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Sanwo-Olu welcomes Chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, pledges support

The chess champion broke the world record for the longest chess marathon in New York City while trying to raise $1 million for underprivileged children's education in Africa.

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Omon Okhuevbie
Apr 24, 2024
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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated the return of Tunde Onakoya, the renowned chess champion, to Lagos. 

Sanwo-Olu took to his official X account on Wednesday to welcome Onakoya back to Lagos.

The chess champion broke the world record for the longest chess marathon in New York City while trying to raise $1 million for underprivile…

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