The Canadian High Commissioner, Kevin Tokarr and some sailors visited the Oshodi Under-bridge in Lagos, where they participated in a chess tournament with some children.
According to the founder of the Chess In Slums initiative, Tunde Onakoya the event was put together to boost the morale of the young kids who are been mentored and re-oriented. He stated that, “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.”
“There were youngsters from 3 communities: Ikorodu, Makoko and Oshodi who were present to unveil their Royalty for the World”.
You can follow their activities on social media @chessinslums CHESS BEYOND BORDERS
