Founder of Chess in Slums Africa and World Record holder of the longest Chess Marathon. Tunde Onakoya, a few hours ago, met with President Bola Tinubu and presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon.

The president’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle shared the news. Tinubu commended Onakoya for his work with children in every part of Nigeria and his efforts to promote education and development through chess.

Tunde also shared his excitement of meeting the President on his X handle and his invitation to Abuja to build the Largest Chess/STEM institute in the world.

‘Honored to have been graciously received by His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’.

‘We had the privilege of presenting a Gold plated Adire Chess board and the world record certificate. Grateful for the time, listening ear and kind invitation to Abuja to share our vision: to build the Largest Chess/STEM institute in the world. A place where children regardless of background can dream, learn and become’.

It is possible to do great things from a small place.