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Innovative social entrepreneur Uchenna Leonard Gabriel believes that education is beyond learning to read and write, but extends to critical and creative thinking. He helps young people to sharpen their thinking faculties through the game of chess. Today, Project_Inspire is privileged to speak with Uchenna about his non-profit organisation—U.Chess and Leisure Games—and the work he is doing in northern Nigeria. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Uchenna : My name is Uchenna Leonard Gabriel. I am 23 years old and a native of Nsukka, Enugu State.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood. Uchenna : I didn't grow up in a fancy neighbourhood, but our decision not to live by the norms of street life, I think, helped my siblings and me a lot. I remember my siblings and I helping our parents in the market. The little we did back then made us responsible. In short, my childhood was fun and full of lessons.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What is your educational backgro