A 400-level Mathematics student at the University of Ilorin, Kazeem Sanusi, has set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Mathematics Lesson’ by delivering a lecture lasting 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds. This achievement surpassed the previous record of 26 hours of continuous teaching, okay.ng reports.
The event, witnessed by Guinness World Record officials, took place to the applause of an audience that included the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adegboyega Fawole; Registrar, Mr. Mansur Alfanla; Dean of Physical Sciences, Prof. Abdullahi Alafara Baba; Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Akanmu; and the Student Union President, Comrade Victor Agezeh.
According to the University Director of Information, Kunle Akogun, “Kazeem performed the feat to the cheers of a captivated audience led by the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adegboyega Fawole; the Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla; the Dean of Physical Sciences, Prof. Abdullahi Alafara Baba; the Ag Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Akanmu, and the Student Union President, Comrade Victor Agezeh, among others.”
“He is now eagerly awaiting official confirmation from Guinness World Record,” the statement added.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Egbewole congratulated Kazeem, saying the University is “immensely proud of the feat of Kazeem, and we will continue to encourage others to find their passion and pursue it.”
He also expressed optimism that with the supportive environment provided by the University Management, “others would be inspired by Kazeem’s feat to also break all ceilings and continue to write the name of the University in gold”.