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@Tunde_OD
Apr 27, 2021 • 7 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
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Day 3:
In the game of chess, the pawn is the piece with the least value nd could very easily be lost in the game with little consequence, but it does have the ability to become the most valuable if it’s able to March to the end of the board.

The kids began their own March today
They were able to master the names and arrangement of the pieces on the chess board today, they were also introduced to chess notation and a couple of them were able to identify squares on the board using coordinates.
Super humbling seeing them learn at such remarkable pace😊
Interestingly, more girls turned up for the training today than boys which is awesome!
We ended up having to train 56 children today instead of the 30 we initially planned for.
Just couldn’t stand seeing the other kids Cry from being left out😅.

Spot the next Beth Harmon here😎
Seeing the spark and curiosity in their eyes when they first spotted the chess board reminded me of my first time-it was love at first sight😊
The beauty of chess in is in the way it liberates the mind and trains the mind of a child to find novel solutions to evolving problems. Image
Unfortunately, I had to leave Makoko today as my health failed me. Been feeling feverish for the past couple of days but I ignored the signs, finally went to the hospital today for a blood test and I was diagnosed with Bacterial infection + Malaria.
Might go home if it gets worse ImageImage
The amazing @chessinslums team held the forte in my absence today and as much as I hate that I’m missing out on important moments, I have to prioritize my health so I can be strong enough to join the team as soon as possible.

Kudos to these amazing people🖤 ImageImage
We go again tomorrow 💪🏾🖤
#makokochessdream

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Where there is compassion, there will be miracles.

Here’s a story of how we took 55 homeless children off the streets of Lekki/epe expressway, and helped them find their place in the world again.

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They say a child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth.
Thousands of homeless street children who wander the streets of Lagos, often seen but rarely heard, will someday lose that childhood innocence,become Area boys and a menace to society.


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So we made up our minds to share our lives with them everyday for the entire month of December. The plan was to show them Love, kindness, empower,and help them find their place in the world again.
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Aug 28, 2023
Allow me weigh in a bit on the Tech and "Yahoo" boys conversation lest we risk becoming a generation of reactionary young people with zero will to do the hard things required to solve hard problems.

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Having conversations like this on Twitter can be daunting especially when it's one with a lot of grey areas.

I'll start off with saying that as a 17year old teenager from Ikorodu, the only thing that prevented me from getting into "Yahoo" was because I couldn't afford a Laptop.
Not morals, not religion, not convictions. If someone had introduced me to HK then,maybe I would have been on a much different path- One that leads to "Tunde wire"

This desperation became deeply rooted In my heart due to the many nights I watched my mother go to bed hungry...
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It's been nearly a month since I underwent a total hip replacement surgery to correct a childhood injury. Although the surgery was successful, my healing hasn't been linear.
After weeks of coping with persistent pain, I now feel ready to share my experience...
At exactly 3:30pm on the 11th of July, the wheel chair was brought to my ward and I was asked to change into a blue hospital gown for surgery.
I had spent the last hour reading the kind wishes from everyone on social media and was completely blown away by the love and support.
The words and prayers were deeply comforting,but it was time to face my moment of truth; alone.
As I sat in the wheel chair, I felt a different mix of emotions- it dawned on me that this was my reality now.
I kissed my teary eyed mother and reassured her that I was gonna be fine.
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Mar 19, 2023
Dear governor @seyiamakinde , congrats on your re-election as leader of the people of Oyo state.
40 homeless children living under Mokola bridge made this painting and would like to present it to you in person

Let’s work together to help them find their place in the world again
We're now in the 2nd phase of our plan for the boys which is rehabilitation and re-integration into society. Our approach is holistic and Data driven so we need all state and non-state actors to work together so the boys don't end up on the streets again when all of this is over.
It's time for them to go home...

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Dec 19, 2022
The greatest miracle of chess is in the inate ability of a pawn to become a queen(The most powerful piece)

- Chess champions from Obanliku Becheve

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Two months ago, I put out this story on a practice we discovered in Obanliku LGA Becheve where little girls were being sold into marriage for money and gift items.

We later got to learn that the same Man that had been advocating to end the practice was also molesting the girls in his care.
This almost made us give up on the project but we decided to brave the odds and made the trip back to Crossriver.
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Nov 23, 2022
Yesterday, I finally found the courage to confront a pain I've lived with all my life. This could fundamentally change everything but it's an important first step towards recovery.

It all started 27 years ago...
One of the things we don't talk about is the fear of confronting what may be a worsening health condition. We ignore the pain and tension building up in our bodies because we're afraid of what we might find. Instead, we opt for blissful ignorance and hope for the best.
I have done this more times than i care to admit...
For 27 years, i have lived with excruciating pain in my right leg.
I wasn't born this way but something happened that changed the trajectory of my life.
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