Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has lauded the resilience of Akwa Ibom State- born John Obot, who is aspiring to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest reading aloud of books by an individual- Readmania.
Udom Emmanuel, reacting to the attainment of the 100 hour mark, described the determination of Obot, a teacher, scholar, creative director and designer to surpass the previous record of 124 hours to achieve an astounding 145 hours by September 17, 2023 as “epitomizing the resilient spirit of the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigerians at large”
“Again, our great Nation, Nigeria, is trending on the global limelight. This time, a son of Akwa Ibom, John Obot, teacher, scholar, creative director and designer is about to break the Guinness Work Record for the longest reading aloud of books by an individual – Readmania.
“John’s determination to achieve this feat for our nation and of course our dear state, Akwa Ibom, despite the challenges epitomizes the resilient and “never-say-die spirit” for which the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigerians at large are known.
“It is significant that John attained his landmark 100 hours while traversing through ‘The Letter Man,’ by Musikilu Mojeed, a compelling book which illustrates various legacy and milestone achievements of our administration in the State, especially in the areas of industrialization, infrastructural and human capital developments in line with the Dakkada Philosophy.
“I believe and pray that God who gave the energy, strength and focus for the accomplishment of the Dakkada Philosophy will show forth himself even more in enabling John to triumph even beyond his target”, Mr Emmanuel said.
He urged Nigerians to continue to pray for John Obot in this historic endeavour, which would not only bring honour to the nation but also rekindle the dying reading culture in the country.
