A 200-level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state, in the Department of Linguistics and African languages, Subair Enitan, has commenced 50 hours of hand wash-a-thon to beat the Guinness World Record.
The student who said she banked on the grace of God to accomplish her goal, appreciated her colleagues and management of the institution for their support and encouragement.
Enitan who commenced the hand-wash marathon around 1 pm Friday, beside the Ken Saro Wiwa SUG building, was accompanied by her mother.
She said, “My background motivated me to embark on this wash-a-thon and the lessons life has taught me. The experience is unexplainable but it taught me to be selfless. I am confident that I will reach the set goal of 50 hours of hand wash and by God’s grace, I will emerge victorious.
“Despite the massive support from my colleagues here, I pray for the grace of God. I will end this wash-a-thon on Sunday. I am setting the record. My parents are very supportive, I urge Nigerians to rally around me while I do the washing for 50 hours,” Enitan said.
The Student Union President of OAU, Abbas Akinremi-Ojo, declared the support of students to Enitan, saying that everything needed has been provided.
Represented by the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor John Odedire, the management of OAU said the ambulance, medical Doctor, and other requirements by the Guinness record have been provided by the institution and the student will get total support to succeed in the task.
