NIGERIAN WOMAN COMPLETES 144-HOUR BIBLE READING MARATHON IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
Nigerian woman Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack has successfully completed a 144-hour Bible reading marathon in Port Harcourt as part of her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record.
The remarkable feat saw Habibat spend six consecutive days reading the Bible aloud, demonstrating endurance, discipline and unwavering commitment throughout the challenge.
Supporters, family members and well-wishers gathered at the venue in Port Harcourt to cheer her on as she crossed the finish line after completing the marathon.
The record attempt is now expected to undergo the standard verification process by Guinness World Records, which will review all submitted evidence before determining whether the attempt meets its official guidelines and can be recognised.
News of Habibat’s achievement has generated widespread admiration on social media, with many Nigerians praising her determination and resilience in completing the physically and mentally demanding challenge.
The marathon joins a growing number of Guinness World Record attempts by Nigerians in recent years, with participants taking on endurance-based challenges across various disciplines in a bid to earn global recognition.
For now, Habibat and her supporters await the outcome of the verification process, which will determine whether her 144-hour Bible reading marathon officially earns her a place in the Guinness World Records.
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