The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, over the largest-serving jollof rice feat.
Naija News reports that Guinness World Records (GWR) officially confirmed the new record on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The feat held in Lagos, Nigeria, produced thousands of kilograms of rice.
In a post on its official 𝕏 handle, GWR announced: “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice, 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”
Reacting to the announcement via his 𝕏 handle, Peter Obi, noted that the feat is a powerful symbol of what the people of the country can achieve when passion, hard work and opportunity are united.
The former Governor of Anambra State also stated that Hilda’s new record reflects the limitless potential that resides in youths.
He said, “Let me again congratulate Hilda Baci on her extraordinary Guinness World Record for preparing the Largest Serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice, reaching 8,780 kilograms.
“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.
“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.
“May this be one among many more records to come.”
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