The excitement, glamour, celebration that followed Hilda Baci’s extraordinary achievement in her attempt at setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual is still in the air.

Several organisations have quickly shifted attention to Baci to celebrate her for putting Nigeria on the global chef map.

Hilda Baci successfully completed a remarkable cook-a-thon, showcasing her culinary prowess and determination by cooking for an impressive 100 consecutive hours.

Hilda’s remarkable achievement has captivated the attention of organisations and some organisations have announced they are honored to stand behind her as she represents Nigeria on the global stage.

Part of these organisations include Victoria Crest Homes and Citadel Utilities which celebrated Hilda Baci’s attempt to win Guinness World Record in a Remarkable 100 hours Cook-A-Thon

“At Victoria Crest Homes, our mission has always been to make luxury living affordable, providing comfort and elegant shelter to passionate individuals. We believe that even the simplest of dreams deserve to be fulfilled.

“Inspired by Hilda’s dedication and passion, we have contributed N5 million Naira towards her record-breaking cook-a-thon. We recognize the significance of her achievement and demonstrate our unwavering support for her extraordinary feat,” Victoria Crest Homes said in a statement.

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Speaking on the need to celebrate Hilda Baci, Ichechi Okonkwo, the CEO of Victoria Crest Homes, disclosed that having been able to do the unusual, cooking for 100 hours, they deemed it fit to be a part of her success as this further aligns with one of the company’s core values of always been attached to success.

“Hilda has made not just the female gender proud, but she has again given Nigeria as a country a positive review.”

Citadel Utilities, a subsidiary of Nedcomoaks group, has also stepped forward to support Hilda’s entrepreneurial endeavors.

In recognition of her outstanding accomplishment, Citadel Utilities said it is providing Hilda’s restaurant business with a 10KVA Premium Solar System worth N7.5 million. “This contribution exemplifies our commitment to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions.”

Victoria Crest Homes and Citadel Utilities share a common vision of building a better, more comfortable world for Nigerians.

“We strive to push boundaries, exceed expectations, and support extraordinary achievements within our community. By combining our resources and expertise, we aim to make a positive impact and inspire others to dream big and achieve their goals.”

“Hilda’s success in setting a new world record serves as a testament to the power of determination and resilience. We are proud to witness her accomplishments and see her bring pride to our nation. Her journey embodies the essence of our collective belief that if you can dream it, you can achieve it.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hilda Baci on her incredible achievement. We are privileged to be a part of her journey and will continue to support her as she paves the way for future generations. Together, Victoria Crest Homes and Citadel Utilities celebrate Hilda’s record-breaking cook-a-thon and salute her as an inspiration to all.”

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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