Rep. Muktar Betara (APC-Borno) has congratulated Nigerian chef, Ms Hilda Bassey for setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
In a statement on Monday, Betara, a leading aspirant for the Speaker of the 10th Assembly said, Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, demonstrated the Nigerian spirit.
The chef had on Monday, smashed the 87 hours 45 minutes record set by now-former Guinness World Record holder, Ms Lata Tondon.
Betara rejoiced with the new champion for the courage to aspire and to put Nigeria on the global map for the right reasons.
“The true Nigerian spirit is always seen in our passion, determination and quest to be positively outstanding in our fields of endeavors.
“I celebrate Hilda Baci for such courage to pick up the challenge to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual,” he said. (NAN)
