Federal Government has congratulated celebrity chef Hilda Baci for completing her attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
Baci rounded off the challenge on Friday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, using a six-metre-wide custom-built pot.
She now awaits confirmation from the Guinness World Records.
Minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a message delivered by the director general of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Olalekan Fadolapo.
Minister Idris said, “The Federal Government lauds Hilda Baci’s extraordinary effort in putting Nigeria once again on the global map. Her dedication to excellence and her unrelenting pursuit of greatness exemplify the Nigerian spirit that the world has come to appreciate.”
He added, “This is another demonstration of Nigeria’s global excellence.”
Idris urged young Nigerians to draw lessons from Baci’s journey.
He said, “Young Nigerians must understand that success comes through legitimate hard work, perseverance, and commitment to one’s craft. Hilda Baci has shown us that with determination and proper planning, any Nigerian can achieve global recognition and bring honour to our great nation.”
He also announced the government’s support for initiatives that project Nigerian excellence, saying, “The Federal Government pledges its full support to endeavours that promote Nigerian excellence globally. We recognize and celebrate Nigerians like Hilda Baci who serve as ambassadors of our nation’s capabilities, talents, culture and food.”
“On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the entire Federal Government, I wish Hilda Baci success in this noble endeavour. Her success is Nigeria’s success, and we stand firmly behind her as she writes another chapter in Nigeria’s book of achievements,” Idris said.
Hilda Baci won international attention in 2023 after she cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes to set a Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon.
