The President-elect of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressed his unwavering support for the resolute chef, Hilda Baci, who is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time. Hilda Baci, who hails from Anambra state, has garnered massive nationwide support as she continues to push towards breaking the current record set by Chef Lata London from Rewa, India, in 2019, for the longest cooking time of 87 hours and 45 minutes.
During a live streaming session on the popular image-sharing platform, Instagram, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, joined in to show his support for Hilda Baci. Using the popular slang IDAN, which means "magic or charming," Tinubu informed the chef of his full support, stating, "IDAN doesn’t break, she breaks records. We are rooting for you, Hilda."
Hilda Baci has been cooking for over 70 hours and has a few hours left to surpass the current record. Her determination and grit have garnered attention and support from across the nation.