What began as a personal commitment to elevate the place of Scripture has culminated in a remarkable endurance feat, with Nigerian woman Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack completing a 144-hour attempt for the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading of the Holy Bible.
Rather than presenting the challenge solely as a bid for international recognition, those behind the initiative described it as a spiritual assignment. Branded "144 Hours in the Word," the project sought to inspire believers to cultivate a deeper relationship with the Bible through consistent study and devotion.
Habibat, a member of Summit Bible Church, Port Harcourt, concluded the six-day reading marathon on June 29 after reading continuously under Guinness World Records regulations. The exercise had commenced on June 22 at the Novotel in Port Harcourt, where participants were required to read aloud continuously, with only the limited breaks permitted under the organisation's official rules for essential needs.
The achievement was the culmination of a journey that reportedly began in June 2022. Years of preparation, discipline, consistency and unwavering devotion laid the foundation for the demanding challenge, which tested both physical endurance and spiritual resolve over 144 hours.
Throughout the marathon, supporters transformed the venue into a place of encouragement. Family members, friends, fellow church members and other well-wishers rallied behind Habibat, while many more followed the challenge online.
Senior Pastor, Summit Bible Churches Worldwide, Dr Andy Osakwe, had earlier explained that the objective of the Guinness World Record attempt was to honour God's Word while encouraging believers everywhere to embrace a stronger commitment to studying the Scriptures.
Although the 144-hour marathon has now been completed, Habibat's attempt will undergo Guinness World Records' standard verification process before any official recognition is granted.
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