Edith CHUKU
The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang, has hailed 19-year-old Lisha Dachor, for completing her 72-hour nail painting marathon in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest nail painting Marathon.
Muftwang took to his handle on X.com to congratulate Dachor who reportedly painted over 4,000 artificial nails in 72 hours at an event titled “nail-a-thon”
The governor said “I proudly join in celebrating Lisha Seleme Dachor’s record-breaking spirit of a young talent from Plateau State on her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest nail art marathon.
“Your determination aligns with my administration’s policy objectives for the youth and inspires us all.”
Recall that the teenage girl had earlier announced her intention to undertake the challenge.
Shortly after completing the marathon she wrote, “Breaking barriers and setting records! Honoured to have set a new milestone in the world of nail art with the longest marathon painting of artificial nails by an individual. Grateful for the journey and the incredible support.”
In an interview with the BBC, Dachor expressed her intention to use her record attempt to shine a positive spotlight on Plateau.
According to her, “People judge the Plateau by its cover. Apart from the ethnic issues we have, Plateau is a beautiful place. I got support from all ethnic groups while I embarked on this attempt.
“I want to give people hope, especially single mothers, because many people don’t think we have anything to offer.”
