A final year student in the Mathematics Department, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State, Kazeem Sanusi, has set a new Guinness World Book Record for the ‘Longest Mathematics Lesson’.
Sanusi broke the record with a lecture spanning 31 hours, 42 minutes and 54 seconds.
The Director of Corporate Affairs of UNILORIN, Kunle Akogun, made this known via a statement on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Akogun said the ground-breaking event was witnessed by the representatives of the Guinness World Record, as the student smashed the previous record of 26 hours of non-stop lessons.
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Akogun stated: “Kazeem performed the feat to the cheers of a captivated audience, led by the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adegboyega Fawole.
“Also present at the event were the Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla, Dean of Physical Sciences, Prof. Abdullahi Baba, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Alex Akanmu, and Student Union President, Victor Agezeh, among others.”
The UNILORIN spokesman added that Sanusi eagerly awaits official confirmation from the Guinness World Record.
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