Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed famend chess grasp, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a brand new 60-hour chess marathon file.
In a press release posted on his X account on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu hailed Onakoya for breaking the world chess marathon file in Instances Sq., New York.
He praised Onakoya’s journey from Lagos, Nigeria to world recognition, stating that it embodies the spirit of the town.
He wrote, “Congratulations to chess grasp, Tunde Onakoya, on breaking the world chess marathon file in Instances Sq., New York. “Your journey from Lagos, Nigeria to world recognition embodies the spirit of our nice metropolis.
“#Tunde_OD continues to show that greatness can emerge from even probably the most humble beginnings. His exceptional story serves as a blueprint for all of us in Lagos-a metropolis the place his impression has been felt probably the most, displaying that with dedication, goals can certainly soar to monumental heights.
“Tunde’s total journey was showcased on digital billboards and celebrated with watch events, capturing the true spirit of Lagos. Regardless of enduring ache and fatigue, Tunde persevered, pushed by his dedication to empower the kids he champions.
“That is your second, Tunde, and Lagos stands with you each step of the way in which.”
Onakoya broke the file of Norwegian gamers, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who performed for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018.
Giving an replace, his basis, Chess in Slums Africa, wrote, “60 Hours for individuals who dare to dream! 60 Hours for the tens of millions of youngsters who’ve been advised to desert their goals!
“60 Hours as a result of one particular person determined that there is no such thing as a future price dreaming of that doesn’t embrace them! It’s now #Tunde60HoursofChess #Tunde_OD.”
The brand new file holder stated his try was to boost funds and consciousness for offering academic alternatives to underprivileged kids throughout Africa.
