- Tunde Onakoya, a renowned Nigerian chess advocate and founder of ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, was gifted a new Nord A9 SUV by Nord Motion CEO Oluwatobi Ajayi.
- The surprise gift was presented after a friendly chess match between Onakoya and the company’s CEO, Oluwatobi Ajayi.
Tunde Onakoya, the renowned Nigerian chess advocate and founder of ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, has received a remarkable gift – a brand-new Nord A9 SUV – from Oluwatobi Ajayi, the CEO of Nord Motion.
The surprise gesture came after a friendly chess match between Onakoya and Ajayi, which ended with a playful challenge, setting the stage for the grand gift. On Thursday, Onakoya took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his excitement, posting photos of the sleek SUV and calling it the most beautiful car he has ever owned.
Expressing his deep gratitude, Onakoya thanked the entire Nord Motion team, describing the gift as a symbol of true support and love. He shared that the car was part of a fun challenge with the CEO—one he was determined not to lose.
Along with the surprise gift, Onakoya announced the extension of his brand ambassador deal with Nord Motion for an additional year. He took a moment to recognize Oluwatobi Ajayi’s entrepreneurial brilliance, referring to him as the “Elon of Africa” for his groundbreaking work in Nigeria’s automotive industry.
“Up Naija. A beauty to behold and proudly made in Nigeria,” Onakoya said, celebrating both the car and the innovative spirit behind it.
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