Former Anambra state governor Peter Obi, on Sunday praised a young Nigerian artist for breaking Guinness World Record in painting.
Guinness World Record, on Wednesday, announced the Nigerian as the new record holder for the longest painting marathon.
He surpassed the previous longest painting marathon record of 60 hours, set by Roland Palmaerts (Belgium/Canada) in 2013 by continuously painting for 100 hours.
“This is yet another gratifying story coming out of a troubled nation marred by successive leadership failure, and poor direction for her numerous young talents,” Obi said. “I congratulate the young talented student for this achievement which is an obvious attestation of his hard work, resilience, and commitment to his art.”
Obi encouraged the artist and other Nigerian youth to continue pursuing self-development through hard work, which he said would equip them with the necessary skills to excel.
“I encourage him, and other Nigerian youths to continue to walk the path of hard work and self-development which will equip them with the necessary skills to attain greater heights in life,” Obi stated.
Chancellor worked tirelessly over the course of four days to produce 106 pieces depicting all manner of subjects, including celebrities, food items, plants, animals, and much more.
“I came to the United States to pursue my dreams and build up my career as a recognised artist,” Chancellor told GWR before embarking on his record attempt.
“Breaking the record will boost my recognition as an artist both in my school and the world at large,” he said.
