25/04/2024
** PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Hosts Chess-In-Slums Founder, Onakoya After Breaking Guinness World Record**
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
Following his return from New York City, where he set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon of 60 hours, Onakoya received a heartwarming welcome upon his arrival in Nigeria on Wednesday.
Sanwo-Olu took to his social media handle to share from Onakoya's visit, saying, "Powerful visions birth movements that change lives. Today, we welcomed back , 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."
Sanwo-Olu also pledged state support for Onakoya's mission, ensuring that every child in Lagos has the opportunity to thrive through chess.
He added, "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."
Onakoya, along with his United States partner, Shawn Martinez, surpassed the record of Norwegian players Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56 hours and 9 minutes in 2018.
**Credit: X | jidesanwoolu**