Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, for setting a new Guinness World Record for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice.
In a congratulatory message issued in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs Tinubu described Baci’s achievement as rare and remarkable, noting that it had brought her international recognition.
She also prayed for greater accomplishments for Baci and other Nigerian youths who dare to dream.
According to the First Lady:
“Your passion, resilience, and creativity in showcasing your craft as a celebrity chef of one of Nigeria’s most loved dishes on the global stage is inspiring.
“Your culinary techniques have not only brought pride to our dear nation but have also earned national and global recognition.
“Through this feat, you have shown what young Nigerian women can accomplish with hard work, determination, and the power of innovation.”
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Hilda Baci set the new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).
The record, achieved in Lagos, has been officially confirmed.
The celebrity chef had previously, in May 2023, held the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon (cook-a-thon), clocking 93 hours and 11 minutes.
NAN