ABUJA, Nigeria – Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has extended his congratulations to Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, following her certification as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Guinness World Records officially certified Chef Hilda Baci as the holder of the record for the longest individual cooking marathon. Her impressive marathon lasted for a staggering 93 hours and 11 minutes.
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Taking to Twitter, Obi praised Baci’s accomplishment, hailing her determination and vision. He emphasized that she has carved her name in the annals of history and has brought great honour to Nigeria through her achievement.
Congratulations to you Hilda Baci @hildabacicooks on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. You believed in your vision, you persevered till the end, and you have now carved your name in the golden books of history and have brought pic.twitter.com/P9SdkrBPrt
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 13, 2023
In his tweet, he wrote: “Congratulations to you Hilda Baci @hildabacicooks on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. You believed in your vision, you persevered till the end, and you have now carved your name in the golden books of history and have brought great honour to our nation.”
The former governor of Anambra State, who is the presumed winner of the February 25 presidential poll, further acknowledged Baci’s victory as a testament to her dedication and hard work. He highlighted the significance of her achievement, asserting that it is a testament to the importance of excellence in every endeavour.
“You have, by your victory, reminded us that the path through which one attains victory in any endeavour must be excellent. By towing the path of hard work and determination, you broke a world record.”
Obi also mentioned that Chef Baci’s accomplishment has been a source of inspiration for millions of people across the globe.
