Sanwo-Olu welcomes Tunde Onakoya: Lagos State Governor teams up with World record chess player

The longest marathon game of chess was set on Saturday by Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, who broke the previous record.

The chess master verified this in a post on his official X account.

Onakoya is a Nigerian chess player and coach is the founder of Chess in Slums Africa.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrated the return of Onakoya.

Along with photos from the reception was a message that said, "Powerful visions birth movements that change lives. Today, we welcomed back @Tunde_OD, our chess champion, to Lagos.

"His journey embodies the spirit of Lagos—resilient, ambitious, and driven to succeed.

"As we celebrate his achievements, we're inspired by his vision for empowering our children and youth.

"Together with Tunde and the transformative power of Chess, we'll work towards a future where every child in Lagos has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

"The state proudly supports his mission, purposefully providing resources to fuel this noble cause now and in the future."

This comes after President Bola Tinubu took to social media to celebrate Onakoya following his latest achievement.