Heartwarming reactions have followed the emergence of an eighteen years old bus conductor as the overall winner of a chess and mental maths competition in Lagos State.
The tournament organised by Slums Initiative, an organisation owned by Tunde Onakoya with Twitter handle @Tunde_OD, dedicated to engaging children and other young people living in slums was won by Fawaz Adeoye whose ambition is to become comedian and musician.
Excited observers have said the country would be better if efforts like these were replicated by the federal government and the states.
ugoboss101 in an Instagram post while commending Slums Initiative and the winner of the tournament urged the Lagos State government render valuable assistance.
He said, “Impressive!! applaud him 👏👏 If only theLagos State Gov. could recognise this and render some encouragement…. #babajidesanwoolu #donjazzy
mrharyor96 said, “I saw motivation on the face of others, opportunities like this changes and touches a lot of life..#TheGreat ones are already born, they only need to fight for space to prove it.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Potential is everywhere said Ahunanya who goes by the name ahunanya_hecares but the opportunities to exhibit them are rare.
He said, “Potentials are everywhere, only that the opportunities to exhibit them are very rare👏👏👏👏👏
A tweep, Veronica, who directly tagged iconic singer David Adeleke, aka Davido said, ” I know @davido already publicized his donation to orphanages but I think this is such a worthy cause that needs funds too. Great work! So inspiring.
Ayatullah @ElHadjiDams·Nov 26 while replying to @Tunde_OD said, “Every time you tweet about this project… I always felt emotional…. I wish to be part… I don’t have money but I really want to help anyhow… Thanks
Commedian Mr Macaroni said, “Improving lives, developing the community and creating an enabling environment where every Nigerian Youth can succeed. This is what leadership should be about. Thank you @Tunde_OD This is absolutely inspiring.
“The significance of them playing the grand finale right in their neighborhood is so great. now they know for sure that they can be from there and still do great things. Thank you @Tunde_OD for taking this to their home,” Moe@Mochievous also said.
