Nigerian woman completes 144-hour Bible reading Guinness World Record attempt

Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, a Nigerian woman, has concluded a six-day marathon of reading the Holy Bible, an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest duration. The feat, titled “144 Hours in the Word,” was completed on Monday after six days of continuous reading, adhering to Guinness World Records guidelines that allow only minimal breaks for essential needs.

The initiative was driven by faith, aiming to foster deeper engagement with Scripture and inspire believers to commit more to Bible study. The preparation for this record attempt reportedly began in June 2022, following years of dedication, endurance, and devotion. The marathon reading strictly followed Guinness World Records regulations.

Salawudeen, a member of Summit Bible Church in Port Harcourt, finished the 144-hour reading on June 29. Her Senior Pastor, Andy Osakwe of Summit Bible Churches Worldwide, described the attempt as a spiritual project designed to exalt God’s Word and inspire believers, extending beyond a mere pursuit of a world record. The event garnered significant support from family, friends, and church members, transforming it into a public display of faith and commitment to the Bible.

This attempt follows the recent recognition of Nigerian Samson Ajao by Guinness World Records in 2024 for the world’s longest marathon reading aloud, where he read for 215 hours. Salawudeen’s performance now awaits official verification by Guinness World Records.

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the attempt was a spiritual project designed to exalt God’s Word and inspire believers.