Obaseki awards lady N20m for breaking Guinness World Record
Angel Osariemen Asein who broke the Guinness World Record for the longest Read-Aloud Read-a-thon competition has been given a cash award of N20 million by the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Angel was rewarded for her record breaking feat at an event at the Edo State Library within the Edo State Secretariat Complex.
Governor Godwin Obaseki commended her efforts, emphasising the significance of nurturing a culture of education and aspiration among the youth.
He noted that Angel’s official attempt to break the Guinness World Record stood as a testament to her unwavering determination and perseverance.
Speaking during her visit to Angel, wife of the Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, expressed profound pride and described her as an inspiration and a beacon of hope to the younger generation.
According to her, “When young girls like her see what she is doing, it will inspire them, encourage them, give them hope, and push them to break records.”
Similarly, Professor John Asien, Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, conveyed gratitude to Angel for her inspiring achievement, which brought pride to Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.
On her part, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, underscored the importance of fostering reading champions among Edo children. She commended Angel for exemplifying this during the readathon.
At the celebration, Dr. Uyi Malaika, Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Affairs, expressed immense pride and joy in honouring Angel Osariemen Asein’s extraordinary achievement in completing the Guinness World Record Reading Marathon.
Isimeme Whyte, the CEO of Genius Hub and Angel’s official Public Relations Agency, reiterated their unwavering support for Angel’s vision to promote education and reading.
Angel was bestowed with the title of Ambassador for the Nigerian Copyright Commission and also received a free one-year health insurance scheme from the Edo State Government.
Additionally, she received a premium Mouka Foam as a token of appreciation.
By this feat, Angel’s name has been enshrined in history, forever commemorated as a record-breaker and a beacon of determination and dedication.
