Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday made a surprise appearance at Amore Gardens in Lekki to motivate and celebrate Chef Hilda Baci, who is trying to break a global record of the longest Cook-a-thon contest.
Hilda is challenging the current Guinness World Record set by an Indian chef, who made global recognition by cooking for 86 hours at a stretch.
Chef Hilda, who owns ‘My Food My Hilda Restaurant’ in Lekki, has been nursing the dream for five years. She is expected to surpass the cooking time to become a Guinness World Record holder. She had cooked for 68 hours when Governor Sanwo-Olu stopped by to boost her morale. The governor’s appearance generated spontaneous excitement among the crowd of youths gathered at the garden.
Hilda’s mother, Mrs. Lynda Brown, and some family members were also around to support her.
During a chat with the governor, Chef Hilda offered a taste of some of the delicacies prepared, including Akwa Ibom’s traditional Edika Ikong and Egusi soup.
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Governor Sanwo-Olu witnessed the moment Hilda hit the 69th hour in the kitchen, which was at exactly 1pm on Sunday. The show was being watched live across social media platforms.
Sanwo-Olu said: “My presence here is to encourage a young talented citizen who has been making all of us proud. You can see the Nigerian spirit popping out from her, the resilient spirit that Lagos is known for. We can also feel the Akwa Ibom spirit.
“Hilda is a great inspiration and motivator displaying the values of our country. I wish her the strength and courage to finish well and break the global record. Having made history with the largest cupcakes, we are expecting to have another first for our country and state.”
The governor urged youths across the country, who had been cheering her on social media, not to relent in sending their wishes, stressing that the global record would be their collective win.