World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos

World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos

Adjarho David Obaro is the man with the record of world's longest wrapper, but says he has been denied by the Guinness World Records for the reasons unknown to him.

With his 38-yard-wrapper, Mr Obaro, who hails from Delta state, told Legit.ng that he was out to break former Nigerian finance minister, late Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh's record of the longest wrapper in the world (20 yards) and began his journey in 2003.

According to Obaro, who said that he is also a chef and a social entrepreneur, said he runs marathon races with his 4kg wrapper and is determined to keep doing this for life as he believes in promoting a charitable course.

He told our correspondent in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, venue of the first-ever Nigerian Drums Festival, that the major reason he runs marathons is to support JC Romeo, a blind American who runs in spite of his visually impaired status.

"The essence of this running is to promote friend, JC Romeo, who is currently running across America. He's done four states already and he is raising awareness for the American blind association.

"Come May 28 in Nigeria, by the Grace of God, I will be promoting Nigerian blind runners; I have been doing that for five of them to prepare them for the Olympics and outdoor events," he explained.

Ambassador Obaro, who has also run in Bucharest, Romania, said he shall be running from Abeokuta to Lagos on Saturday, April 23 and has called for support from Nigerians all over the country.

He ran from Lagos to Abuja in 2015, a race that spanned about 22 days, and would be hoping to get as much support from the Nigerian people when he embarks on the race this weekend.

World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos
The world wrapper man displaying his wrapper at the front of the stage used for the Nigerian drums festival. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi.
World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos
Ambassador David Obaro runs with the 4kg wrapper tied to his waist over long distances. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi
World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos
Ambassador Obaro having a chit-chat with the Ogun state commissioner for culture and tourism, Bashorun Muyiwa Oladipo at the venue of the Nigerian Drums Festival in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi
World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos
World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos
World wrapper man plans to run from Abeokuta-Lagos

Source: Legit.ng

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