Akpabio Commends Tunde Onakoya’s Achievement, Urges Nigerian Youths To Emulate Latest Hero

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess record.

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

The Senate President praised Onakoya’s achievement as a reflection of Nigeria’s spirit of determination, hard work, and resilience.

Akpabio highlighted Onakoya’s dream to support underprivileged African children through chess, emphasizing its role in nurturing future champions and combating street life.

He encouraged Nigerian youth to emulate Tunde’s perseverance in pursuing legitimate endeavours, expressing optimism for Nigeria’s future with such exemplary individuals.

Akpabio said: “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.”