Governor Adeleke Lauds Osun Educationist for Guinness World Record in Marathon Reading.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami on his extraordinary achievement of breaking the Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’ by a Team.
Governor Adeleke praised Mr. Oyelami, an esteemed educationist from Iragberi, for his historic feat of reading aloud for 431 hours, 31 minutes, and 25 seconds alongside his team—a remarkable demonstration of endurance, dedication, and intellectual passion.
In a statement, the Governor commended Mr. Oyelami for bringing pride and positive recognition to Osun State on the global stage. He described the accomplishment as a testament to the values of hard work, perseverance, and the transformative power of education.
“I warmly congratulate Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami and his team on this outstanding world record. This achievement is not only a personal milestone but also an inspiration to our youth, encouraging a deeper love for reading and the belief that diligence leads to excellence,” Governor Adeleke said.
He added, “This is a proud moment for Osun State. On behalf of its people, I celebrate this incredible accomplishment and the dedication that made it possible.”
The Governor concluded with prayers for Mr. Oyelami’s continued success and expressed hope that his achievement would motivate other citizens of Osun to pursue excellence in their respective fields.