John Obot from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon read-aloud event.
Obot started reading on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Cityview Hall , Watbridge Hotels & Suites in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, by 1 pm after some technical hitches with equipment and power failures that invalidated his initial attempt of over 45 hours. Present at the ‘Readmania’ event to cheer up the marathoner were the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akon Eyakenyi, and the Secretary to the State Government , Enobong Uwah.
The venue of the event was packed full of supporters and admirers of the marathoner, who started a countdown for the reader when he reached 144 hours, 59 minutes, and 34 seconds.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-governor endorses Nigerian teacher’s attempt to break Guinness World RecordThe marathoner reader is targeting 145 hours.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »
Guinness World Record: Nigerian marathoner reader hits 145 hours targetWhen certified by the Guinness World Records, Mr Obot would have beaten a previous record of 124 hours set in September...
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »
Guinness World Record: Nigerian marathoner reader hits 145 hours targetWhen certified by the Guinness World Records, Mr Obot would have beaten a previous record of 124 hours set in September...
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »
Court orders Guinness to pay ex-employee N52.456m damagesCourt sitting has ordered Guinness Nigeria Plc and three others to pay a former employee of the company, Bright Nwosu, the sum of N52,456,000
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
World Ozone Day: FG Renews Commitment To Phase-out Ozone Depleting SubstancesAs Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2023 International Day for the Preservation and Protection of the Ozone Layer, the federal
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
World Cleanup Day 2023: CJID, others take waste management awareness to Abuja streetsWorld Cleanup Day is celebrated every third Saturday in September by bringing together people worldwide to clean up and care for their communities.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »