Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef eyes cooking world record
BBC News Pidgin, Lagos
Though no officials of the organisation are at the venue in the upmarket area of Lekki in Lagos, CCTV cameras have been installed to monitor the event.But the crowd camped outside the venue is urging her to hit the 100-hour mark. "This attempt is proof of the strength young people can exhibit with the right platform and support," the chef told BBC News Pidgin before starting her marathon cooking session.
Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was at the venue on Sunday, and she also received a call from Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
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