Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tunde Onakoya on new world chess record

In a statement on his X account on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu hailed Onakoya for breaking the world chess marathon record in Times Square, New York.

He wrote: Congratulations to Chess Master Tunde Onakoya on breaking the world chess marathon record in Times Square, New York. Your journey from Lagos, Nigeria to global recognition embodies the spirit of our great city.“@Tunde_OD continues to demonstrate that greatness can emerge from even the most humble beginnings.

Onakoya, who teamed up with US chess master Shawn Martinez played chess non-stop in Times Square in New York City for 60 hours, much to the attention and support of Nigerians and other New Yorkers. “60 Hours because one person decided that there is no future worth dreaming of that does not include them! It is now #Tunde60HoursofChess #Tunde_OD.”

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