Nigeria’s Jeremiah Abiola Fasipe, a student in the United Kingdom, is attempting to break the world record for the longest ironing.
Fasipe announced that the 155-hour attempt would commence from July 1st to July 6th, 2024.
The exercise will be held at 350 Petre Street, Sheffield. Fasipe said the exercise has been approved by Guinness World Records (GWR).
Speaking about the attempt, Fasipe said that he is attempting the record to display “endurance, talent and perseverance.”
He also said that he hoped to inspire aspiring youths to dream big and push themselves beyond their limits in their respective fields of endeavour.
“I am thrilled to announce my desire to break the GWR for the Longest Ironing Marathon. There is no doubt that this record-breaking event will be spectacular, demonstrating endurance, talent, and perseverance.”
“I am motivated not just by the challenge itself, but also by the potential benefits and encouragement it could provide for Nigerians and youth in general,” he said.
Fasipe said breaking the record would inspire countless young Nigerians to pursue their dreams, no matter how ambitious they might seem.
Fasipe recalls his challenging journey in the world of fashion designing back in 2018 in Kirikiri town, Lagos. “I remember when I was learning to make clothes, I was responsible for ironing all the customers’ clothes at my apprenticeship site. I developed my passion for ironing here.”
Fasipe, who is a former president of Sheffield Hallam University Students Union and National Union of Students delegate said he was proud of what he was able to achieve during his time as president. My achievements are source of pride for me. We set many goals during my time, and I am proud to say that I met 90 percent of them.
“We improved academic support, mental health and wellbeing support, and worked together with other team members to resolve visa issues that international students faced,” he said.
Fasipe is also the pioneer of the Abiola National Development Scheme (ANDS), a foundation aimed at remembering and keeping the legacy of his late mother Mrs Fasipe. The foundation recently empowered over 100 young people to acquire free vocational skills in Lagos, Nigeria.
