Ex-President Clinton invites eight-year-old Nigerian chess champion, Tanitoluwa

Former US president, Bill Clinton, has invited eight-year-old Nigerian chess champion, Tanitoluwa Adewumi and his parents to his office in Harlem.

 In a tweet on his verified twitter handle @Billclinton  the former American president wrote
“Refugees enrich our nation and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.” This story made me smile. Tanitoluwa, you exemplify a winning spirit – in chess and in life. And kudos to your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love to meet you.”

The New York Times reported that the eight-year old Nigerian, Tanitoluwa Adewunmi, had won seven chess trophies including the state tournament, where he outwitted other children, the story went viral, and seem to have gotten the attention of the former president too. 
More that $ 187,000 has been raised on GOFUND for the young Nigerian Talented boy and his family in the past four days  and the donation keeps increasing .

 

In a tweet on his Twitter handle-@BillClinton, the former number one citizen said: “Refugees enrich our nation and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/bill-clinton-lauds-8-year-old-nigerian-boy-for-winning-chess-championship/

Adewunmi, went undefeated at the state tournament, outwitting children from elite private schools with private chess tutors. Tanitoluwa rating is now 1587 and rising fast and he is being compared with the world’s best player, Magnus Carlsen, who stands at 2845. His feat has attracted commendations from parents and celebrities. In a tweet on his Twitter handle-@BillClinton, the former number one citizen said: “Refugees enrich our nation and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.” The former U.S president now joins the queue of people celebrating the boy and his feats. Clinton said “this story made me smile, Tanitoluwa “ you exemplify a winning spirit – in chess and in life.” “And kudos to your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love to meet you.” Tanitoluwa placed first in the New York State Scholastic Championships tournament for kindergarten through third grade, a remarkable win for anyone. In an interview with New York Times, the young chess champion said: “I want to be the youngest grandmaster.””

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/bill-clinton-lauds-8-year-old-nigerian-boy-for-winning-chess-championship/

Adewunmi, went undefeated at the state tournament, outwitting children from elite private schools with private chess tutors. Tanitoluwa rating is now 1587 and rising fast and he is being compared with the world’s best player, Magnus Carlsen, who stands at 2845. His feat has attracted commendations from parents and celebrities. In a tweet on his Twitter handle-@BillClinton, the former number one citizen said: “Refugees enrich our nation and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.” The former U.S president now joins the queue of people celebrating the boy and his feats. Clinton said “this story made me smile, Tanitoluwa “ you exemplify a winning spirit – in chess and in life.” “And kudos to your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love to meet you.” Tanitoluwa placed first in the New York State Scholastic Championships tournament for kindergarten through third grade, a remarkable win for anyone. In an interview with New York Times, the young chess champion said: “I want to be the youngest grandmaster.””

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/bill-clinton-lauds-8-year-old-nigerian-boy-for-winning-chess-championship/

In a tweet on his Twitter handle-@BillClinton, the former number one citizen said: “Refugees enrich our nation and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.” The former U.S president now joins the queue of people celebrating the boy and his feats. Clinton said “this story made me smile, Tanitoluwa “ you exemplify a winning spirit – in chess and in life.” “And kudos to your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love to meet you.” Tanitoluwa placed first in the New York State Scholastic Championships tournament for kindergarten through third grade, a remarkable win for anyone. In an interview with New York Times, the young chess champion said: “I want to be the youngest grandmaster.””

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/bill-clinton-lauds-8-year-old-nigerian-boy-for-winning-chess-championship/

In a tweet on his Twitter handle-@BillClinton, the former number one citizen said: “Refugees enrich our nation and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.” The former U.S president now joins the queue of people celebrating the boy and his feats. Clinton said “this story made me smile, Tanitoluwa “ you exemplify a winning spirit – in chess and in life.” “And kudos to your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love to meet you.” Tanitoluwa placed first in the New York State Scholastic Championships tournament for kindergarten through third grade, a remarkable win for anyone. In an interview with New York Times, the young chess champion said: “I want to be the youngest grandmaster.””

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/bill-clinton-lauds-8-year-old-nigerian-boy-for-winning-chess-championship/