Canadian High Commissioner, sailors play chess at Oshodi

The Canadian High Commissioner, Kevin Tokar and a crew of Canadian sailors visited the Oshodi area in Lagos on Tuesday, where they participated in a chess tournament with some children. 

Founder of the Chess In Slums Africa initiative, Tunde Onakoya, revealed this via his verified Twitter page on Tuesday. 

He said, “On this day in history, the Canadian High Commission visited Oshodi under-bridge. 

“We received the Canadian High Commissioner, Kevin Tokar and eight sailors from the HMCS Goose Bay-a Kingston class patrol ship in the Royal Canadian Navy led by Commander Daniel Rice”. 

According to Onakoya, the Canadian High Commissioner gave an inspiring speech on Nation building and how Canada’s diplomatic relations with Nigeria has grown stronger over the years. 

“He also acknowledged our efforts in creating a new Nigerian dream and giving children a new lease of hope through chess education,” he added.  

On this day in history, the Canadian high commission visited oshodi underbridge.

Chess can change the world 🌍 ♥️

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— chessinslums.eth (@Tunde_OD) March 1, 2022

The highlight of the event was when one of the kids in our academy took on 4 Canadian Naval officers including the High commissioner in a simultaneous Chess exhibition and defeated all of them with master level precision. pic.twitter.com/EpqXkfCfNX

— chessinslums.eth (@Tunde_OD) March 1, 2022

The CISA is a non-profit organisation that uses the game of chess to help youngsters in slum communities realise their full potential through chess training. Its activities are geared towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society. 

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