Gov. Buni drums support for Yobe photographer ahead of Guinness World Record attempt
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has voiced out support for Sa’idu Abdulrahman of Sp Photography over his ambition to break the Guinness World Record for ‘The Most Headshot Photos In One Hour’ (Portraithon).
This was disclosed by Yusuf Ali, Senior Special Assistant Digital and Strategic Communications to the Governor.
He said Governor Buni, whose passion for youth empowerment knows no bound, has supported Sp Photography for his ambition to break the Guinness World Record for ‘The Most Headshot Photos In One Hour’.
Sp Photography, a young talented photographer, who hails from Potiskum Local Government Area will be embarking on this epic adventure to capture the most headshot photos in one hour, on 15 July, 2024 at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano State.
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He said Governor Buni applauded and encouraged the young photographer to persevere in his pursuit, expressing his administration’s unwavering support for youths in achieving their sets goals.
According to him, having received official approval from the Guinness World Records management team, he is determined to take the most headshots within the time frame, aiming to beat the already existing record of 500 shots.
The Governor affirmed that to achieve this incredible feat, he needs the support of everyone.
Volunteers are requested to come forward and have their photo taken. Not only will they be contributing to a historic moment, but they’ll also receive a complimentary headshot photo as a memento.
The press, social media influencers, bloggers and the community are all invited to come out in their numbers as he attempt to break the record.
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The Guinness World Record (GWR) is a highly coveted achievement and for good reason. It is a representation of human achievements in a wide range of fields.
From the physical to the mental, to extremely bizarre activities. While the records may be different from each other, they all require an extraordinary amount of dedication, skill, and perseverance.
In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in breaking Guinness World Records in Nigeria.
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Arguably so, Hilda Baci kickstarted this surge in 2023, when she broke the record for the longest cooking hours.
Ever since, several other Nigerians have attempted to break records in a variety of categories, from the longest body massage to the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a ball on the head, among many others.
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