A group of young Nigerian chess players from the Chess in Slums Initiative have made the nation proud, by excelling at the 12th Annual Chess and Community Conference in the United States.
Their impressive performance earned them multiple medals and scholarships, drawing praise from the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
In a statement, Dabiri-Erewa applauded the children for their outstanding achievements, describing their success as a testament to the talent and resilience of Nigerian youth.
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She also commended Chess in Slums founder, Tunde Onakoya, for his efforts in using chess as a tool to empower underprivileged children.
“These kids have proven that talent knows no boundaries. Their victory is an inspiration, and we must continue to support initiatives that nurture our youth’s potential,” she said.
The Chess in Slums Initiative, a non-profit organization founded by Onakoya, helps disadvantaged children develop critical thinking and confidence through chess.
Onakoya, who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, has been instrumental in transforming lives through the game.