Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, shared a heartwarming story on X about a boy he adopted five years ago.
The boy, named Sunday, was once scavenging for plastic on the streets of Lagos to survive. Today, he graduated with excellent grades, ready to make a difference in the world.
Onakoya found Sunday at age 10, with no prior education, living in tough conditions. Worried about his learning challenges, Onakoya wrote a letter to Sunday’s teacher, asking for extra care and patience. Despite these hurdles, Sunday worked hard and succeeded, proving that love and support can change lives.
“Five years ago, I saw him scavenging for plastic on the streets of Lagos to survive. I adopted him,” Onakoya wrote on X. “Today, the boy graduates with flying colors and a mind that’s ready to change the world. There’s truly nothing love cannot change.”
Onakoya, known for his work empowering underprivileged children through chess, expressed immense pride in Sunday’s achievement. “Well done Sunday, your life is a miracle,” he added. “Happy graduation. May the stars bear witness to your dreams.”
