Uduak Nanga, a mathematician from Ikono local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, has successfully completed a 150-hour attempt to establish a Guinness World Record for the longest individual Math lesson.
Known as MC Calculus, Nanga embarked on this endeavor on April 23, 2024, and concluded it on Sunday, April 28, at Kings Kid Christian International High School in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
A check on the Guinness World Records official website revealed that there had been no previous record holder in this category, thus making Nanga the inaugural achiever of this feat.
During the seven days of the attempt, the content creator, who is passionate about social entertainment, covered in-depth twelve different Math topics.
The event attracted prominent educators from Akwa Ibom State, such as Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, the Commissioner for Education, Professor Nse Essien, the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, and Dr. Moses Umobong, the Rector of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, among other esteemed scholars, who showed their support for the mathematician.
Nanga, a graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from AkwaPoly, shared that his motivation for the attempt was to “facilitate knowledge sharing and encourage young individuals to embrace Math without fear.”
He expressed his satisfaction at overcoming initial challenges that made the journey seem unattainable, emphasizing that he persevered because many young people needed this success as a source of inspiration for their advancement.