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Chef Naira Victor busy with his cook-A-thon
By EMMANUEL ANTSWEN
Gov Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, congratulated Benue-born Victor Tartenger, popularly known as Chef Naira Victor, on his successful completion of 135-hour cook-A-thon.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi.
NAN reports that Chef Naira Victor embarked on the longest cooking marathon, codenamed: Cook-A-Thon on Feb. 27 and ended on March 3.
NAN also reports that the chef also donated over 70 per cent of his prepared food to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
After the completion of the cooking marathon, the chef is now awaiting recognition by Guinness World Record.
The governor said that he was excited with the resilient spirit exhibited by the chef, describing him as tenacious, determinant and a go-getter.
He expressed the confidence that the chefs milestone would be a stepping stone to more successes, even as he encouraged him never to stop believing in himself.
Alia, who had earlier paid a solidarity visit to the chef, applauded the people of the state and other well-spirited individuals for their support in making his dream a reality.
He Implored the people of the state to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and unity, as shown to the chef.
The governor assured of his administrations commitment to uplifting the youth, as part of his campaign promises toward youth empowerment. (NAN)
