Guinness World Record: Remi Tinubu congratulates Hilda Baci

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci on setting another Guinness World Record for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice.

Mrs Tinubu, in her congratulatory message issued in Abuja on Tuesday, acknowledged that Hilda Baci’s achievement was rare and  had brought her to international limelight.

She further prayed for greater accomplishments for Hilda Baci and other Nigerian youth who dared 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 art of culinary techniques has not only brought pride to our dear nation, but has gained 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.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

The record, which was achieved in partnership with Gino on Friday in Victoria Island, Lagos, has been officially confirmed.

The celebrity chef had, in May 2023, held the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking (cook-athon) with 93 hours 11 minutes.