Minister Akpabio Hails Tunde Onakoya’s Success, Encourages Youth To Follow Suit

Minister Akpabio Hails Tunde Onakoya’s Success, Encourages Youth To Follow Suit

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded Tunde Onakoya of Nigeria for achieving a new world chess record. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, endorsed a congratulatory message issued in Abuja on Sunday.

In the message, Akpabio hailed Onakoya’s accomplishment as a testament to Nigeria’s ethos of determination, industriousness, and resilience. He underscored Onakoya’s aspiration to empower underprivileged African children through chess, underscoring its potential in nurturing future champions and deterring street life.

Akpabio urged Nigerian youth to emulate Onakoya’s perseverance in pursuing lawful pursuits, expressing optimism for Nigeria’s future with such exemplars.

Akpabio remarked, “I am filled with joy as I celebrate Tunde Onakoya, a talented and resolute Nigerian who embodies the Nigerian values of determination, hard work, and resilience, thereby raising our nation’s profile internationally.

“On behalf of the Senate, the Nigerian National Assembly, my constituents in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, and my family, I extend hearty congratulations to Tunde Onakoya on this remarkable achievement.

“I closely followed the competition and commend Tunde, the newly crowned world champion, for maintaining steadfastness despite the challenges encountered along the journey.

“I am pleased that the noble objective behind this commendable project is to generate funds for disadvantaged African children to explore the possibilities inherent in the game of chess.

“This initiative serves as a means of nurturing future champions and rescuing numerous children from the streets.

“I take this opportunity to urge Nigerians, particularly the youth, to draw inspiration from our latest hero—never relent in pursuing legitimate ventures, irrespective of the obstacles. With youths like Tunde, Nigeria harbors greater prospects of realizing its potential.

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