Nigerian Chess Champion Tunde Onakoya Triumphs Over NORD Motors CEO Oluwatobi Ajayi in Thrilling Chess Showdown
The victory landed him a brand new car and a brand ambassador role at the automobile firm.
He disclosed that he got a call from Ajayi on Wednesday, inviting him for a chat and chess match and stating that Onakoya could choose any car of his choice at Nord Motion’s showroom for free if he wins the match.
He disclosed that he got a call from Ajayi on Wednesday, inviting him for a chat and chess match and stating that Onakoya could choose any car of his choice at Nord Motion’s showroom for free if he wins the match.
Expressing his delight, the chess master wrote, “This all still feels surreal, but I’m thrilled to announce that I am now a global brand ambassador for #nordmotion motors and the proud owner of a NORD A7 SUV built and assembled in Nigeria.
“Life really isn’t scripted, and I’m super grateful to be able to use my gift to inspire the world and affect lives positively. This has inadvertently brought a lot of goodness my way too, and this love is one I’ll never take for granted.”
In his post, Onakoya also revealed that before he travelled to the United States, he gave his only car to his father, who had sold his taxi to support his education.
He wrote, “Just before I travelled to America, I called my dad and gave him my only car. He had sold his taxi 13 years ago so I could pay for my WAEC and JAMB examination fees.
“The joy on his face brought tears; it was the least I could do for my parents, who sacrificed everything so I could get an education. It wasn’t clear how I was going to get a new car without spending a fortune, but I had faith.”
