The chairman of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Oyeniyi Timothy Oyedokun, who on Tuesday donated cash to Chef Tope Adebayo, popularly called Tope Maggie’s cause, has rallied support for him.
Oyedokun, who lauded the chef for making Ogbomoso proud, said the chef has made the headlines for his relentless pursuit of the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Earlier, the Oyo State Government cheered Chef Tope Adebayo.
Speaking during his visit, Oyedokun said “In a culinary spectacle that has captured the attention of audiences worldwide, Chef Tope Maggie, a homegrown talent from Ogbomoso, is making headlines for his relentless pursuit of the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual”.
Oyedokun who commended Tope Maggie’s audacity, said he was personally impressed, saying, “The last 116 hours have been about Chef Tope, a determined Ogbomoso indigene, who is making a bold attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking marathon”.
Oyedokun urged the chef not to be distracted, saying that the young cook was pursuing a legitimate ambition and should be encouraged and supported to achieve same.
“As the aroma of sizzling dishes wafts through the air, Chef Tope Maggie has become the pride of Ogbomoso, captivating hearts and taste buds alike.
“On Monday evening, I had the privilege of witnessing history in the making as Chef Tope Maggie marked a significant milestone: 100 hours into his ambitious cooking marathon, with the ultimate goal of reaching an impressive 200 hours”, he added.
