By James Agberebi
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, skit maker Mr Macaroni and popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele have congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Baci for setting a new record for the longest cooking marathon.
Guinness World Record in a statement on its website on Tuesday said Hilda now holds the record following a thorough review of all the evidence.
“Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes,” GWR wrote.
The previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes was set by India’s Lata Tondon in 2019.
The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began cooking on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.
GWR said that Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.
According to the Guinness World Record, as with all ‘longest marathon’ records, the participant is permitted a five-minute rest break for every continuous hour of activity.
Reacting to Hilda’s achievement on his Twitter handle, Obi she has inspired millions across the world.
“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.
“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.
“Millions of people across the world are now inspired by you.
“I remain committed to building a new Nigeria that will provide various noble and productive platforms for Nigerian youths to live out their dreams and compete favourably on the global stage. It is POssible!”
Mr Macaroni wrote on his Twitter handle:“Congratulations Hilda Baci
The greatest lesson here is that Hilda did not stop even after surpassing the 87 hours set by Lata Tondon.
“She went all the way to 100 hours and the decision to do so helped her set a new world record despite GWR taking away 7hours!!!
“I’m inspired to do more. Thank you Hilda.“
While Akindele stated:”Wow!!! congratulations Hilda.”
Source: The Guardian