In a show of support for youth entrepreneurship, former presidential candidate Peter Obi lauded Chef Grace Nwaokobia for breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest home kitchen cooking marathon.
This is as the politician asked for a supportive environment in Nigeria that empowers young people to be productive, unlocking their entrepreneurial potential.
Obi attended the event early this morning to celebrate the chef’s milestone.
Chef Grace Nwaokobia shattered the previous record of 68 hours and 30 minutes, extending her cooking marathon to an astonishing 86 hours and counting.
The marathon, which began on Friday, featured Nwaokobia preparing numerous meals, most of which were donated to charity.
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On Saturday, she supplied cooked food to The Little Saints Orphanage in Ilupeju, reflecting her commitment to charitable work.
Obi, who has consistently advocated for empowering young Nigerians through entrepreneurship, praised Chef Grace’s achievement on social media platform X.
“In consonance with my commitment to encouraging our young people towards entrepreneurship and expertise, I showed up this morning to cheer on Chef Grace Nwaokobia as she made us proud by breaking the Guinness World Record,” Obi stated.
He emphasized the need for creating a supportive environment that enables young Nigerians to unlock their entrepreneurial potential, asserting that such efforts are crucial for building a productive and progressive Nigeria.
