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BREAKING: Guinness Record Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, Appointed As Ogun State Sports Ambassador
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BREAKING: Guinness Record Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, Appointed As Ogun State Sports Ambassador
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has named Tunde Onakoya as the State’s Sports Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding achievements.
This honor comes on the heels of Onakoya’s record-breaking chess marathon in Times Square, New York.
During a meeting with the National Chess Master on Thursday, Governor Abiodun praised Onakoya’s global accomplishments and commended his initiative, Chess in Slums Africa, which empowers underprivileged children by sharing his personal story of overcoming adversity.
“This could not have been possible without determination, resilience, and hard work,” he remarked.
The governor lauded Onakoya’s role as a motivational figure. “I can see why you continue to be an inspiration to many young people across the length and breadth of this country,” Governor Abiodun said.
The governor also announced plans for the Ogun State Chess Competition in Onakoya’s honor, aimed at discovering new talents from local to state levels, with the Tunde Onakoya Prize awarded to the winner.
“In your honour, and because you are now officially our Sports Ambassador and our Chess Ambassador, we will begin an Ogun State Chess Competition across the length and breadth of the state,” he announced.
Governor Abiodun emphasized that Onakoya’s journey serves as a testament that success is not determined by one’s background or circumstances.
“His achievements despite challenges show that life does not recognize one’s origin, birthplace, or social status,” the Governor noted.
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