The Guinness World Records has given a Nigerian academic, Dr. Nsikak Akpan, the go-ahead to attempt a 150-hour non-stop lecture.
Akpan aims to break the existing record held by Indian Professor Arvin Mishra, who delivered a 139-hour, 52-minute, and 42-second lecture in 2014.
Akpan, who is the provost of Foreign Links Campus, Ile-Ife, Osun state, said he will aim to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest lecture marathon.
In a post shared on social media, the academic disclosed that he will begin the 150-hour lecture on ‘Relationships between man’s environment and health,’ from September 23 to 30 at Foreign Links College, Moro, Osun State.
Akpan, an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), said he wants his GWR attempt to become an “inspiration for all who dared to dream big”.
“I, Dr. Nsikak’basi Akpan stand before the whole world, ready to embark on an ambitious 150-hour marathon lecture for a Guinness World Record. My passion for teaching and desire to inspire drove me to this moment. As each hour passed, fatigue set in, but my determination never wavered because, I keep seeing the whole world rallied around me, offering support and encouragement,” he wrote.
“And I will constantly tap into this strength and energy till the final day, as I will reach the 150th hour. The whole world will erupt in applause. As this dream had become a reality, proving that with perseverance and passion, anything is possible. And my story will become an inspiration for all who dared to dream big,” he wrote.
He added that he sought to give back to the academic community while highlighting the consequences of environmental neglect on human health.
“I want to use this platform to educate students and the world about the importance of environmental conservation and its impact on human well-being,” Akpan said.
If successful, Akpan’s feat will set a new global benchmark for marathon lectures, cementing Nigeria’s presence in the Guinness World Records.
