PHOTOS: Chess Champ Tunde Onakoya Meets New Leader, Unveils GWR Certificate

Tunde Onakoya, the distinguished Nigerian chess player and initiator of Chess in Slums Africa, had an audience with President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening and shared his Guinness World Record certification for sustaining the longest chess marathon.

The disclosure of the meeting was made in a post shared on the president’s official X account (previously known as Twitter), wherein Tinubu praised Onakoya for his dedication to helping underprivileged children and his initiatives to advance education and growth via chess.

The president penned, "Today, I welcomed Tunde Onakoya, the initiator of Chess in Slums Africa, to my home. During this meeting, he also showcased his world record for the longest chess marathon."

Tunde's path, moving from the streets of Lagos to empowering underprivileged children and shattering world records, embodies the strength and ingenuity of Nigeria's young people.

By means of chess, he broadens perspectives and reshapes destinies within communities that frequently get ignored.

Tinubu likewise showed interest in investigating ways to extend Onakoya’s initiative across the country.

I'm eager to witness the replication of his work across the nation and anticipate hearing about governmental support for him when he visits Abuja.

Tunde Onakoya's vision coincides with our administration’s goals: ensuring no child is left behind and no talent goes to waste.

Nigeria takes pride in him, and we shall journey alongside him.

According to PUNCH Online, Onakoya together with American chess player Shawn Martinez established a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon by playing consecutively for 64 hours in New York City.

The achievement exceeded his previous record of 60 hours, a mark that was temporarily beat by a pair from Norway in 2024.

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