Ondopress Report:Largest Jollof Rice Cookout;Minister Praises Hilda Baci’s World Record Bid in Lagos

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has applauded celebrity chef Hilda Baci for her ongoing bid to set a new Guinness World Record by cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice…  .Read ..Full.. Article.. .

Idris, in a statement issued on Friday, described Baci’s effort as an inspiring display of Nigerian creativity, resilience, and cultural pride. He noted that the event not only celebrates a staple of West African cuisine but also projects Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage to the world.

The Minister commended Baci for using her platform to unite people through food and for promoting national identity at a global level.

Baci, who previously gained global attention in 2023 after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, is attempting yet another milestone with what organizers have called “the biggest Jollof rice cookout in history, and..  Read . .More —