The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated a Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Baci, for her record-breaking 100-hour cooking marathon on Monday.
According to Gbajabiamila, the feat could not have been possible “but for the tenacity and the Nigerian can-do spirit that shone through her.”
Gbajabiamila said this according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, titled ‘World Record: Gbajabiamila Celebrates Hilda Baci’s Tenacity.’
Baci, an Akwa Ibom State native, surpassed the Guinness Book of Record’s feat of the longest cooking time by an individual, with a 100-hour record time. Baci beat Indian chef, Lata Tondon, who had completed the task in 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 secs in 2019.
The Speaker, while noting that Nigerians are very proud of her accomplishment, noted that besides placing Nigeria on the global map of resilience, Baci had “through her sheer determination and resilience inspired millions of youth around the world toward the fulfilment of their dreams.”
“While wishing her more success in her chosen endeavours, Gbajabiamila expressed appreciation to everyone that contributed to the success story of Hilda Baci, which everyone is celebrating today,” according to the statement.
