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The Executive Chairman of Oto-Aoori Local Council Development Area, Hon. Kareem Azeeza Abiodun, has pledged to support the Queen of Hearts Chess Academy in its mission to promote chess and leadership skills among young Nigerians.
The Chairman stated this when the academy paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman at the Council secretariat on Wednesday 5, November 2025.
Hon.Abiodun expressed his delight at the visit and assured the academy of his unwavering support.
“Our commitment to youth development is unwavering and we will do everything possible to support initiatives that empower our young people,” he said.
He commended the academy for its initiative and commitment to promoting sports and educational development in the community.
Earlier,the founder and Director of the academy, Mrs. Olawoyin Mojisola Olutade,in her address expressed her admiration for the Chairman’s leadership style, which she said was a source of inspiration for the academy.
She stated that the visit aimed at learning from the Chairman’s approach to governance and leadership, with a view to mentoring the young trainees of the academy to become better persons in the future.
Mrs. Olutade went further to explain that the academy’s vision is to raise young Nigerians who are practical, analytical and solution-oriented, with a focus on building a mutually benefiting society.
She noted that the academy which offers free training to its trainees is looking to partner with the Council to achieve its objectives.
“The academy plans to establish centers in all the wards of the LCDA and to involve the Council in its activities, including sports-related events at the state and federal government levels.”she stated.
Investigator news gathered that the visit ended on a positive note with both parties expressing optimism about the potential partnership and its benefits for the community.
The Queen of Hearts Chess Academy team left the Council secretariat with a renewed sense of purpose, looking forward to working with the LCDA to empower young Nigerians and promote sports development in the community.
