Osun College Provost Exercise Confidence, Aims to Set Guinness World Record with 150-Hour Marathon Lecture
Dr. Nsikak Akpan, the Provost of Foreign Links Campus in Moro, Osun State, is sset to embark on plan to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous lecture. The marathon lecture is scheduled to commence on September 23, 2024, and will span an unprecedented 150 hours.
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Dr. Nsikak Akpan, the Provost of Foreign Links Campus in Moro, Osun State, is sset to embark on plan to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous lecture.
In an official statement released on Sunday, Dr. Akpan revealed that he has secured approval from Guinness World Records to undertake this remarkable challenge. The marathon lecture is scheduled to commence on September 23, 2024, and will span for 150 hours. Dr. Akpan’s ambitious goal is to surpass the existing record of 139 hours, held by Arvind Mishra since March 16, 2014.
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Speaking about the significance of this endeavor within the academic realm, Dr. Akpan emphasized, “Most recent Guinness World Records attempts have focused on various feats, but few have ventured into the domain of academics. This marathon lecture is not merely about setting a record; it is about elevating the importance of education and academia.”
The lecture, themed “Relationship between Environment and Health,” will take place on the college campus and adhere to a standard classroom lecture format. Dr. Akpan explained, “Active student-teacher interactions will be a key feature. While students will participate throughout the 150 hours, they will rotate in shifts, with each set of students attending for a maximum of four hours, as stipulated by Guinness World Records.”
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Dr. Akpan expressed unwavering confidence in surpassing the current record. “Possibilities only exist in the minds of those who never succeed,” he declared. “My unyielding passion for teaching drives me, and that is the force behind my determination to achieve this feat.”
The logistical intricacies of a marathon lecture of this magnitude are formidable. Guinness World Records allows a 5-minute break for every hour of lecturing. Dr. Akpan acknowledges the enormity of the task but reassures the public that he is not alone in this endeavor. “I have a dedicated team working tirelessly to ensure the success of this challenge. However, we also seek support and assistance from the public to accommodate the welfare needs of the students involved.”
