Akpabio hails Tunde Onakoya, new world chess record holder

Date:

Share post:

Abuja, April 21, 2024 – President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has congratulated Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess record and etching the country on the world map.

Akpabio’s congratulatory message was signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh and released on Sunday in Abuja.

The Senate President described Onakoya’s achievement as typical of the audacity of Nigeria’s spirit of determination, hard work and resilience.

“My joy knows no bounds as I celebrate this young and adroit Nigerian, Tunde Onakoya, who is imbued with the Nigerian spirit of determination, hard work and resilience and has elevated our dear country in the comity of nations.

“On behalf of the Senate and the Nigerian National Assembly, my constituents in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and my family, I heartily congratulate and rejoice with Tunde Onakoya on this onerous achievement.

“I followed closely while the competition was on and I must commend the brand-new world champion, Tunde for remaining steadfast despite the challenges he had during the journey.

“I am happy that the dream behind this laudable project is to raise funds for indigent African children to also, explore the opportunities that abound in the game of chess. This is a good way of grooming other champions and taking many children off the streets.

“I wish to use this opportunity to advise Nigerians, especially the youth to borrow a leaf from our latest hero- never to give up when they embark on a legitimate enterprise, no matter the obstacles. With youth like Tunde, Nigeria has greater hope to attain her potential”.

spot_img

Related articles

Natasha: Kogi Central recall process concluded – INEC

The Director of Voter Education and Publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Victoria Eta-Messi, says the...

How Police rescued kidnapped foreigner in Taraba

The Police Command in Taraba State, in collaboration with the military and hunters, has rescued a kidnapped foreigner. The...

Why South Korea’s court ousts impeached President Yoon

South Korea’s top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over...

UN: Treaty on older people’s rights moves ahead

Geneva, April 3, 2025 – The United Nations Human Rights Council began an intergovernmental process on April 3,...