By: Mercy Peter
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) and Daniel Ford International, UK partner to organise the extraordinary Chess Match between the Nigerian prodigy, Deborah Quickpen and Guiness World Record Holder Tunde Onakoya, NewsSepcng learnt.
The competition is scheduled for Tuesday June 11, 2024, in Lagos.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) commended the Chief Executive Officer of Daniel Ford International, UK, Mr Yemi Edun, for the initiative.
Dabiri-Erewa, according to a statement signed by Gabriel Odu, NIDCOM Media and Protocol Unit, said the initiative will continuously encourage Nigerians in the Diaspora to do all they can to contribute meaningfully back home.
“I commend you and your team for organising such a meaningful event and for your dedication to the cause of education and empowerment through Chess. Nidcom is glad to partner with you.
“I am confident that this event will be a resounding success and contribute significantly to the growth of Chess in Nigeria and the support of Chess in slums”, she stater.
Meanwhile, Deborah Quickpen is ranked number 4 in the Global under 12 Category, ranked number 3 in Africa and number 1 in Nigeria.
The historic Chess Competition is being organised by Daniel Ford International, a real estate and property conglomerate based in the UK and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM).
