Tinubu Hails Nigerian Chess Champion’s Historic Guinness World Record

President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations to Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for achieving a remarkable feat by setting a new world chess record. Onakoya’s achievement in breaking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon.

GWG.ng reports that Tunde Onakoya played for over 58 hours and emerged victorious in every match, to earn accolades from President Tinubu.

In a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu celebrated Onakoya’s exceptional accomplishment and praised him for his philanthropic motives behind the endeavor. Notably, Onakoya’s marathon chess session aimed to raise funds for African children to access education and opportunities through chess, showcasing Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity on the global stage.

President Tinubu emphasized Onakoya’s demonstration of character, highlighting the audacity of Nigeria’s youth population to effect positive change, overcome challenges, and foster innovations, even in disadvantaged circumstances. The President commended Onakoya for exemplifying the spirit of Nigerian youth, which consistently strives for excellence and contributes to various fields, including entertainment, education, and technology.

Moreover, President Tinubu underscored the unity demonstrated by Nigerians across diverse backgrounds in supporting Onakoya’s monumental achievement. The widespread encouragement and solidarity shown for Onakoya’s record-breaking feat reaffirmed the nation’s collective commitment to celebrating and promoting excellence.

President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the potential of Nigerian youth and providing them with ample opportunities to harness their talents and abilities. Emphasizing the importance of youth empowerment, Tinubu expressed confidence in the youth’s capacity to drive positive change and propel Nigeria towards greater heights of success and prosperity.

In essence, President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message to Tunde Onakoya not only recognized the significance of his achievement in the realm of chess but also highlighted the broader implications for Nigeria’s youth empowerment and the nation’s aspirations for excellence and progress.

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