From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
A 200-level student in the Department of Linguistics, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Subair Enitan, has commenced a 50-hour hand wash marathon to beat the Guinness Book of Record.
Enitan who started the washing of clothes around 1 pm on Friday in the presence of her colleagues, management, and a representative of Guinness Record, appreciated the university authorities and students’ union for their encouragement and support.
She said she needed the grace of God to accomplish her mission, stressing that encouragement from different quarters would boost her morale.
Speaking beside the Ken Saro Wiwa SUG building, where the stage was set, Enitan who was accompanied by her mother demands prayer from Nigerians to enable her to succeed.
She said, “My background motivated me to embark on this wash-a-thon and the lessons life has taught me. The experience is unexplainable but it taught me to be selfless. I am confident that I will reach the set goal of 50 hours of hand wash and by God’s grace, I will emerge victorious.
“Despite the massive support from my colleagues here, I pray for the grace of God. I will end this wash-a-thon on Sunday. I am setting the record. My parents are very supportive, I urge Nigerians to rally around me while I do the washing for 50 hours,” Enitan said.
The Student Union President of OAU, Abbas Akinremi-Ojo, declared the support of students to Enitan, saying that everything needed has been provided.
Represented by the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor John Odedire, the management of OAU said the ambulance, medical Doctor, and other requirements by the Guinness record have been provided by the institution and the student will get total support to succeed in the task.