Ichechi Okonkwo, the CEO of Victoria Crest Homes and Citadel Utilities, has congratulated Hilda Baci, a talented chef who recently endeavored to break the Guinness World Record with a remarkable 100-hour cook-a-thon.
In a statement sent to Society Plus, Okonkwo expressed admiration for Baci’s extraordinary achievement, stating that her company was honored to support Baci’s representation of Nigeria on the global stage.
“We are excited to congratulate and celebrate Hilda Baci’s tremendous accomplishment in attempting to establish a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. She completed an incredible cook-a-thon, displaying her culinary skills and dedication by cooking nonstop for an impressive 100 hours,” Okonkwo said.
She added, “Our mission has always been to provide comfortable and elegant shelter to passionate individuals by making luxury living affordable. We believe that even the simplest of dreams deserve to be realized. Inspired by Hilda’s dedication and passion, we contributed N5m towards her record-breaking cook-a-thon. We recognize the significance of her accomplishment and demonstrate our unwavering support for her extraordinary feat.”
Citadel Utilities, one of Okonkwo’s subsidiaries, which is a part of the Nedcomoaks Group, will also power Hilda’s restaurant with a premium N7.5m 10KVA solar system.
This event emphasizes the country’s ingenuity and individuals who strive to create new records in their respective fields, proving that Nigerians are capable of bringing change and recognition to their country.