The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has joined fellow Nigerians in extending congratulations to Hilda Baci for her remarkable achievement as the longest-cooking chef, surpassing a duration of over 100 hours.
The revered monarch took to his platform to share a photograph of the talented chef from Akwa Ibom, lauding her unwavering determination, resilience, and culinary expertise as a woman.
Ooni Ogunwusi expressed his appreciation to Hilda Baci for setting a significant milestone, serving as an inspiration for young girls across various communities to exhibit their exceptional abilities and strive for excellence.
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He wrote on Instagram, “Today, like millions of Nigerians, I’m intrigued by @hildabaci resilient spirit, which exemplified the toughness but special grace that our women possess. What she demonstrated to our nation and every young person out there isn’t the glitz or reward system of breaking the Guinness World Record for “longest cooking time,” but the inexhaustible perseverance that every woman possesses.
“Every little girl in all our communities and local governments, like Hilda Bassey Effiong, deserves a chance to show the world her capacity to wrap us in her spirit of excellence. She has the ability to influence us, to break new ground in the most complex environments, and to substantially contribute to our nation’s economic prosperity.
As a nation built upon family values, we must continue to recognise the significant contributions made by women throughout our country’s history. Their words and actions are cornerstones of our existence.”
Ooni of Ife’s praises for Hilda Baci did not sit well with netizens who took a different meaning to the king’s well-meaning post.
One Mascotee wrote, “kabiyesi oo …hope is not what am thinking sir …..no marry this one to abeg …..Orunmila agbewa ooo “
One Seun wrote, “She will make a fantastic queen,kabiesiiiiiiii oooooo”
One Kashielion wrote, “Hmmm make I know think to go far”
