Wale Jagun
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, April 24, received Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, who broke the record for the longest chess marathon at Times Square, New York.
The Chess-in-Slums founder returned back to Nigeria after playing for 60 hours without losing any game, a record which is the longest-ever in chess marathon.
While sharing some of his pictures with Onakoya on his X handle, Sanwo – Olu wrote:
“Powerful visions birth movements that change lives. Today, we welcomed back @Tunde_OD, our chess champion, to Lagos”.
“His journey embodies the spirit of Lagos—resilient, ambitious, and driven to succeed. As we celebrate his achievements, we’re inspired by his vision for empowering our children and youth.
“Together with Tunde and the transformative power of Chess, we’ll work towards a future where every child in Lagos has the opportunity to realize their full potential.
“The state proudly supports his mission, purposefully providing resources to fuel this noble cause now and in the future”.
