Dr. Nsikak Akpan, the Provost of Foreign Links Campus in Moro, Osun State, announced plans to set a world record for the longest marathon lecture, with Guinness World Records’ approval.
Starting September 23, 2024, Dr. Akpan aims to deliver a 150-hour lecture on the “Relationship between Environment and Health.” He highlighted the lack of academic-related records in recent Guinness World Record attempts and expressed his commitment to the challenge as a passionate teacher.
Dr. Akpan, inspired by the decade-long record held by Indian professor Arvind Mishra, who lectured for 139 hours, plans to exceed this with his 150-hour lecture. He will follow Guinness World Records guidelines, which allow a 5-minute break for every hour and require rotating sets of students every four hours. Akpan emphasized that his motivation extends beyond the title, aiming to raise environmental awareness through this educational endeavor.
He acknowledged the significant challenge and the need for public support to ensure the welfare of participating students. Dr. Akpan believes in the power of possibility and is confident his passion for teaching will see him through the demanding task, ultimately benefiting the community by fostering greater environmental consciousness.