Record-making: Asogha Wunuji Manasseh to set world record in Read-A-Thon Marathon.

By Rejoice Usein Yaro, Jalingo.

Asogya Wunuji Manasseh, from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State has completed an attempt to break Guinness World Record for the longest reading aloud marathon.

The celebrant a Master Degree Holder in Cytology and Plant Breeding, began the one hundred and sixty hours reading aloud attempt on Monday, April fifteenth and ended today in the morning at the Wukari Divisional library, Wukari, Taraba State.

Speaking with our reporter , the Public Relations Officer, PRO for the Read-A- Thon organisers, Javan Matsai, expressed excitement that Asogya was able to complete the marathon reading and commended him for his efforts.

He also extended gratitude to stakeholders and well wishers for their support throughout the read-a-thon.

The PRO revealed that the current record holder read for one hundred and twenty hours adding that evidence and witnesses during this attempt will be sent and reviewed by Guinness before the result will be announced.

On his part, a member of the organizers, Bitrus Isaac Danladi, called on the younger generation to look up to Asogya's resilient attempt and ignite the dying reading culture in order to build a society devoid of crime.

Others interviewed, echoed similar sentiments, expressing happiness and admiration for the dedication displayed during the read-a-thon by Asogya Wunuji Manasseh.

They called on governments to offer support to the record-breaking individual, recognizing his exceptional talent and commitment in encouraging the coming generation to pick interest in reading.

As at the time of filing the report, Asogya Wunuji Manasseh was undergoing a medical check-up, assessing his health status after reading aloud for one hundred and sixty hours.

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