Akwa Ibom gov hails Hilda Baci for Guinness World Record feat

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has hailed Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, for her daring spirit and record-breaking achievements, which he said have brought honour to the state.

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Eno gave the commendation on Wednesday when he received the Akwa Ibom-born celebrity chef at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital.

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The governor said Baci’s success story was proof that determination and courage could enable individuals to break barriers and achieve remarkable feats.

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He said, “I want to specially commend our very own, Hilda Baci, for her bold and adventurous spirit, which has contributed to her world record-breaking achievements and have brought honour to the State.”

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Eno commended her for making Akwa Ibom proud through her exploits in the culinary world and charged her to continue to fly the flag of the state high.

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“Your success story is a demonstration that determination and courage could enable individuals break barriers and achieve remarkable feats. I thank you for making Akwa Ibom State proud through your cooking exploits and I urge you to continue to fly the state’s flag high,” the governor said.

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In her remarks, Baci, an indigene of the state, described Akwa Ibom as “amazingly beautiful”, applauding the pace of infrastructural development, peaceful atmosphere and investment opportunities under the Eno administration.

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She expressed delight at the world-class facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, which she said were first-rate and impressive.

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“I want to use this opportunity to commend and appreciate our dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his vision and leadership style that has made Akwa Ibom amazingly beautiful.

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“I am particularly delighted at the world-class facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport. Such a first-rate and impressive infrastructure,” Baci said.

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She also lauded the hospitality and industrious nature of Akwa Ibom people and pledged to partner with relevant stakeholders to support the state’s development.

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The Guinness World Record holder urged tourists and investors to visit Akwa Ibom to explore its environmental, recreational, hospitality and other investment opportunities.

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“Akwa Ibom are hospitable and industrious people. We will partner with relevant stakeholders where necessary to further support the State’s development.

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“This is a state tourists and investors can visit and explore its environmental, recreational, hospitality and other investment opportunities to help businesses maximise their potential,” she said.

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Baci further called on Akwa Ibom people to continue to promote love, unity and peace as a means of attracting sustainable development.

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