In a groundbreaking feat of endurance and determination, Nigerian literacy advocate and entrepreneur Success Egbekoba has shattered the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Reading Aloud, clocking an astonishing 250 hours of non-stop reading!
Egbekoba’s impressive achievement dethroned the previous record of 215 hours set by Samson Ajao, marking a new milestone in the world of intellectual endurance.
The history-making marathon took place at the College of Education, Warri, where Egbekoba persevered through technical hitches and fatigue to claim the well-earned victory. Her unwavering determination was evident as she pushed beyond her limits to complete the challenge successfully.
Beyond the record, Egbekoba—a proud Delta State-born entrepreneur—hopes her feat will inspire a literacy revolution, especially at a time when many young people are drawn to quick-fix lifestyles rather than education.
“This was more than just a record attempt; it was a movement to encourage reading, empower the girl child, and support underprivileged children in their pursuit of education,” Egbekoba passionately shared.
Her record-breaking read-a-thon stands as a bold statement that knowledge is power, and that with focus and determination, young minds can rewrite their futures.
