Sunday, February 9, 2025

Osun Lecturer Reaches 100-Hour Mark In 150-Hour Marathon Lecture

Dr. Nsikak Akpan, a lecturer at Foreign Links College of Health Technology in Moro, Osun State, has achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the 100-hour mark in his quest to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon lecture.

Akpan’s lecture, themed “Relationships between man’s environment and health,” aims to surpass the current record of 139 hours, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds held by Indian Prof. Arvin Mishra since 2014.

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With a 20-minute break after each 4-hour session, Akpan has been delivering his lecture to students on the college campus since September 20. His topic on mental health emphasized the interconnectedness of environmental and spiritual well-being.
As Akpan inches closer to breaking the record, his dedication and endurance serve as an inspiration to his students and the academic community.

Would you like to know more about Dr. Akpan’s remarkable achievement or the benefits of marathon lectures in education?

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