The lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, yesterday recommended the 29-year-old Ikorodu-born chess grasp and coach, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a world file within the chess sport.
Onakoya broke the world file for the longest chess marathon after taking part in unbeaten for about 60 hours in New York Metropolis’s Instances Sq. to boost cash for underprivileged kids.
The lawmaker in his congratulatory message, saluted the braveness and dedication of Onakoya, regardless of the adversities he confronted whereas rising up in Ikorodu, a press release launched by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun acknowledged.
Abiru famous that the uncommon feat has as soon as once more given a ray of hope for a lot of younger of us, notably these from less-privileged houses who’re striving to fulfil their goals and aspirations.
The founding father of SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu, famous that Onakoya has turn out to be a beacon of hope for a lot of younger people who find themselves working in the direction of international relevance of their respective endeavours.
In accordance with him, the lab has educated tons of of younger individuals in tech expertise improvement, knowledge science, video games improvement and different tech and digital abilities, with profitable job placements within the area of Synthetic Intelligence and different sectors.
He mentioned:“ On behalf of the great individuals of Lagos East Senatorial District, I congratulate the Ikorodu-born international Chess Champion, Tunde Onakoya for setting a world file for profitable a longest chess marathon.
“This feat has set the stage for a lot of younger individuals in Ikorodu, Lagos East Senatorial District and past to succeed in for the highest. He has demonstrated that adversity can by no means conquer a decided and brave individual. I’m pleased with his outstanding accomplishment and the honour he has delivered to our pricey nation.
“I be part of his household, and all Nigerians in celebrating this nice ambassador, who has turn out to be an awesome supply of inspiration for a lot of Nigerians, notably younger individuals.”