In what has been described as a historic moment for Nigeria, culinary sensation Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice, reaching an astonishing 8,780 kilograms. The event, which drew massive crowds and captured global attention, has been praised not just as a culinary triumph but also as a powerful statement about the limitless potential of Nigerian youths.
Among the notable voices celebrating this achievement is former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who hailed Baci’s record-breaking feat as a shining example of what Nigerians can achieve when passion, hard work, and opportunity align.
“Congratulations to Hilda Baci on her extraordinary Guinness World Record for preparing the Largest Serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice, reaching 8,780 kilograms,” Obi said in his message. “This is a powerful symbol of what our people can achieve when passion, hard work and opportunity are united. It reflects the limitless potential that resides in our youth.”
While the spotlight has been on the massive pot of jollof rice and the spectacle of the event, Obi noted that the significance of this record goes far beyond food. For him, Hilda’s achievement sends an important message to the world: Nigeria’s youths are capable of reaching global heights if given the right environment.
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“The Nigerian youths remain very talented with skills that can break world records. If we invest in them, support them and open doors of opportunities, there is no limit to what our nation can become,” Obi added.
The choice of dish—jollof rice—adds even more cultural weight to the story. Jollof rice is arguably West Africa’s most famous dish and often a subject of international debate on which country prepares it best. Hilda’s record now places Nigerian jollof rice firmly in the Guinness World Records, giving Nigeria a symbolic victory in the jollof wars.
The massive turnout at the event also demonstrated how food, culture, and creativity can unite people. Thousands of Nigerians, many of them young people, thronged the venue, capturing the moment on their phones and cheering Baci on as she made history.
Peter Obi’s message is not just a congratulatory note but also a subtle call for action. By pointing out that Nigerian youths can achieve more with proper support, he emphasizes the need for deliberate policies and investments in education, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
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For many young Nigerians, Hilda Baci’s achievement has become a source of inspiration. Social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages and celebratory hashtags as fans shared photos and videos of the record-breaking jollof pot. The excitement cut across borders, with Africans in the diaspora also joining in the celebration.
As Obi rightly noted, may this achievement be one of many more records to come, not only in culinary arts but across all sectors where Nigerian youths are daring to dream.
