The recently reported Guinness World Record-breaking 87-hour cooking by Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has elicited several congratulatory messages from various Nigerians, including the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State. Speaking on the development, Kalu expressed his admiration for the resilience displayed by Nigerian citizens, citing their hardworking spirit as one of the reasons he loves Nigeria.
In his congratulatory message, Kalu noted that Hilda’s feat is a landmark accomplishment that should be celebrated. He went on to encourage other Nigerians to take inspiration from Hilda’s accomplishment as they pursue their goals.