Guinness World Records: Nigerian Man Starts Writing Marathon in UNICAL, Vows to Write for 188 Hours

The writer, Daniel Ehis Aiguokhian, is aiming to set a Guinness World Record for the longest hours spent writing fiction and nonfiction stories by an individual.

Daniel commenced his writing marathon on Sunday, October 1, and it is expected to last October 8.

The ambitious writer is a 300-level student in the Department of Philosophy at UNICAL. The writing marathon kicks off at UNICAL Apart from aiming to set a world record, Daniel gave more insights into his writing quest:

“In addition to this, I am expected to write 16 books with a minimum of 25 pages each, producing two books each 24 hours during the period.

“My reasons for going on this journey are to show the world the intellectual abilities Nigerians have and to make the works of writers to be much more appreciated and recognised in Nigeria and Africa at large.

“Lastly, I am embarking on this journey to encourage and motivate not just young and established writers and authors but other people who are still doubting their ability to show them forth. I want to use this activity to help push them out of their comfort zone into achieving their goals in life.”