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“It is possible to do great things from a small place,” the quote on the chess master, Tunde Onakoya’s bio on X (otherwise known as Twitter) reads.
An embodiment of “impossible is nothing”, Tunde Onakoya has shown with his lifestyle and achievement that indeed, everything is attainable should you decide to participate and make a difference.
On Saturday, April 20, the foremost chess master will set the Guinness World Record for the most matches in chess without losing.
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Tunde Onakoya, born in Ikorodu, Lagos state commenced the contest on Wednesday, April 17. He has since continued to garner support from various personalities across the globe; from celebrities, elites to social media users. Onakoya is a man on a mission.
The aim and objective of his recent conquest is to amass the sum of $1 million so as to create opportunities for young lads who have been forgotten and neglected across the shanties of Lagos state (Nigeria) to the inner creeks of Ghana and Abidjan in Ivory Coast.
What Is The Aim And Objective of Tunde Onakoya’s Guinness World Record Pursuit
A progenitor, Tunde Onakoya in 2018 commenced a non-government organization (NGO) named, Chess in Slums Africa, the purpose of the community is to empower individuals, especially children and young adults from impoverished part of Lagos state and other parts of Nigeria.
As at the time of this publication, at least over 200 beneficiaries of Chess in Slums Africa have been able to do something worthwhile with their lives.
Chess in Slums Africa partnered with Chess.com in September 2020 as an educational tool for classrooms, chess clubs, and parents.
As of June 2021, Chess in Slums Africa had trained over 200 children and got lifelong scholarships for 20 of them.
Explaining the purpose of the record pursuit, Tunde Onakoya had this to say on his X (otherwise known as Twitter) account:
“My people, it’s crunch time. We have just 5 hours left to break a new world record for the longest chess marathon, and our mission to raise a million dollars for children’s education has become our top priority. This is our purpose, our reason for being here.
Let’s demonstrate to the world the incredible power of love. Together, we can make this happen.”
Wishing The Chess Master All The Best
While his actions are inspiring the burgeoning generation, Onakoya is concerned with the development of the mind and wellbeing of the young lads.
It is only ideal that his dream and aspirations is supported, as expected, we at News Round The Clock (NRTC) applaud the superb chess master for taking keen interest in the development of the new generation through where he speaks the loudest, Chess.
Let’s demonstrate to the world the incredible power of love. Together, we can make this happen. Cheers to Tunde Onakoya, a chess virtuoso.
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