Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday hosted Ayelabola Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, in recognition of her Guinness World Record achievement.
Ololade recently made headlines after walking an astonishing 130.62Km on a catwalk, setting a new world record for the longest distance walked on a runway by a model.
The feat, completed in 2,058 laps at the Indoor Sports Centre of UNILAG, broke a 41-year-old record.
The governor received Ololade at the Lagos House, Marina, and lauded her determination, describing her as a shining example of Lagos’ vibrant, driven youths.
In a post shared on his official X handle, Sanwo-Olu wrote, “Today, I received Ayelabola Ololade #thelade_wonder, the official Guinness World Record holder for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model, at Lagos House, Marina.
“Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, recently made history with her groundbreaking feat, walking an astonishing 130.62 km on a catwalk.
“Her record-setting achievement, completed through 2,058 laps at the Indoor Sports Centre of the University of Lagos, surpasses a milestone that stood for 41 years.
“Her dedication and talent exemplify the incredible potential of our youth and the creative spirit that thrives in Lagos. I look forward to seeing how her achievements inspire others to pursue their passions and dreams.”