Nigerian Student Breaks World Record For Longest Handwashing Marathon That Took 58 Hours

 

Enitan Subair, a Nigerian student of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, commenced a 50-hour hand wash-a-thon on Friday to set a new Guinness World Record.

Enitan had notified the GWR in June 2023 of her intentions and was given November 24 to embark on her attempt.

The 200-level student of Linguistics and African Languages had the support of the university’s student union who supported her throughout the arduous task. 

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At some point during the wash-a-thon, Enitan had to be rushed to the hospital after suffering a health scare. 

According to a post on the official X handle for the marathon, Enitan ended the marathon after 58 hours, surpassing her initial plan of 50 hours. 

A video now circulating social media reveals that her hands had turned white and wrinkled as a result of the grueling handwashing marathon. 

Enitan commenced the marathon on Friday, 24 November and surpassed her initial plan of 50 hours by washing for 58 hours.

Throughout the marathon hand-washing endeavour, Enitan was surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of thousands of fellow students who rallied in support of her quest.

Additionally, numerous university officials and various student artistes paid solidarity visits to the task pavilion, boosting her morale as she pushed through the daunting feat.

Amidst the cheers and encouragement, Enitan successfully completed the rigorous 58-hour challenge around midnight on Monday.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Professor Yomi Daramola, on Sunday, visited her  as she completed her Guinness World Record.

A congratulatory message from the Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA), OAU, urged students to come out en mass to celebrate her.

"This accomplishment could pave the way for her to break the record for the longest individual handwashing session, " the message read. 

“We express gratitude to all FASAITES who have shown support and encouragement for her and earnestly request more support for her at this final stage. Subair Enitan, from the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, is one of us, and we cannot be more proud of her. "

BY CITIZEN DIGITAL