My Dad sold his Taxi to train me in School; Guinness World Record holder shares touching story of father's sacrifice for education
Tunde Onakoya, the record holder for the world’s longest chess marathon, publicly acknowledged his father’s sacrifices.
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Tunde Onakoya, the record holder for the world’s longest chess marathon, publicly acknowledged his father’s sacrifices. Through his social media handle, he conveyed his deep appreciation for his father’s efforts to support his education despite their financial difficulties.
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In a heartfelt tweet, Tunde shared, “On the day the WAEC exam fees were due, my father sold his taxi to ensure I could pay. This painful sacrifice meant he had to leave Lagos and return to the village to work in a bakery.” He reflected on his father’s determination to provide his children with the education he himself never received, taking significant steps to secure a quality education for them.
Tunde admitted to feeling like he let his parents down when he failed to secure admission to study Medicine at university. Nevertheless, his father continued to stand by him.
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Expressing his profound gratitude, Tunde credited his father for the immense influence he has had in molding him into the person he is today, instilling values that have guided his life’s choices.
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