Nigerian automotive trailblazer, NORD Motors, has gifted a brand-new, top-tier Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to international chess sensation and Guinness World Record holder, Tunde Onakoya, in a heartfelt gesture celebrating his remarkable achievements and continued partnership with the company.
Onakoya, the visionary behind the “Chess in Slums” initiative and a proud Brand Ambassador for NORD Motors, shared the exciting news with fans in an emotional series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
“Just got home to the most heartwarming surprise from my @nordmotion family—the stunning new Nord A9 SUV,” he wrote, alongside sleek images of the vehicle. “Hands down the most beautiful car I’ve ever owned, but even more beautiful is the love behind this incredible gift. Grateful beyond words.”
The surprise comes on the heels of Onakoya’s recent triumph, where he shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, playing nonstop for an astonishing 64 hours in New York’s Times Square to raise global awareness for underserved children through chess.
Showering praise on NORD Motors’ CEO, Onakoya remarked, “I call @OluwatobiAjayiJ the ‘Elon of Africa’ because while most people know him for pioneering made-in-Nigeria vehicles, he’s also a brilliant innovator and thinker. Proud to extend our partnership for another year. Up Naija!”
The gifted Nord A9 SUV not only signifies appreciation for Onakoya’s world-class accomplishment but also reflects NORD’s ongoing commitment to uplifting homegrown talents who inspire the nation and beyond.
