Tunde Onakoya Presents Chess World Record To President Tinubu

Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, on Monday presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the President’s residence.

The record-breaking feat, achieved in April, highlights Onakoya’s commitment to youth empowerment through chess, particularly among underprivileged children across Africa.

I received Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, at my residence today where he also presented his World Record for the longest Chess Marathon.

Tunde’s journey, from the streets of Lagos to uplifting underserved children and breaking world records, reflects the… pic.twitter.com/jzCWzWnfIW

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) June 9, 2025