Lagos State Puts Nigeria on the Guinness World Record Celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary with 60,000 Cupcakes Mosaic

Lagos State Puts Nigeria on the Guinness World Record Celebrating Nigeria’s 60^th Independence Anniversary with 60,000 Cupcakes Mosaic

To celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, Lagos state put Nigeria on the Guinness World Record with the creation of 60,000 cupcakes mosaic to produce the biggest anniversary logo in the world. The record breaking 60,000 cupcake mosaic was laid in different colors and is the first ever in the world.

The initiative was put together in conjunction with Fly Africa, an airline company and the Lagos state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. It was put on display at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and the event was closely monitored by officials of the Guinness World Records.

According to the Guinness World Records, the previous records for the largest cupcake logo in the world had 30,400 cupcakes and was made in Singapore in 2015 thus making Lagos State’s 60,000 cupcake mosaic the latest record breaker. This was disclosed by the wife of Lagos State’s Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat who represented the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

In his statement Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended all the founding fathers of Nigeria, independence icons and those who had worked tirelessly to ensure that Nigeria remained a united nation. Mr Sanwo Olu also said the state through the laying of the largest cupcakes mosaic sent a message to the world that Lagos state was a land of creativity and innovations.

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The Governor further stated “It is my belief that Lagos State and indeed Nigeria will continue to strive and record greater achievements. I call on everyone here today to join hands with our administration to build a Lagos that we will all be proud of.”

The  Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf also said: “The relevance of Lagos State in Nigeria cannot be undermined as the state has been channelling its efforts into activities that have strengthened the nation economically, culturally and socially. Our great state has no doubt been serving as the melting pot for Nigeria’s tradition and culture. The coming together of Fly Africa and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for this event, which is one of its kinds in the history of this nation, underscores Lagos’ rich attractions that have earned the nation a global voice and respect across the continent.

The record-breaking event was put together to inspire Nigerians and Africans to rise above the odds and strive for positive actions toward achieving great and transformational feats.