Nigerian student Enitan Subair, from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has broken the Guinness World Record for hand washing.

Enitan informed the GWR of her intentions in June 2023, and she was given until November 24 to begin her attempt.

PHOTO | COURTESY Nigerian Student Breaks World Record For Longest Handwashing Marathon

The university's student union assisted the 200-level Linguistics and African Languages students throughout the hard endeavor. 

Enitan had to be brought to the hospital at some point during the wash-a-thon due to a health risk.

According to a post on the race's official X handle, Enitan finished the marathon in 58 hours, exceeding her intended goal of 50 hours.

A video now spreading on social media shows her hands turning white and wrinkled due to the arduous handwashing marathon.

PHOTO | COURTESY Enitan Subair

Enitan began the marathon on Friday, November 24th, and washed for 58 hours, exceeding her initial goal of 50 hours.

Enitan was accompanied by an enthusiastic throng of thousands of other students who rallied to support her mission throughout the continuous hand-washing attempt.

Numerous university administrators and student artists also paid solidarity visits to the task pavilion, bolstering her morale as she persevered through the difficult assignment.

Enitan finished the grueling 58-hour challenge at midnight on Monday, surrounded by praises and encouragement.

PHOTO | COURTESY Enitan Subair

Professor Yomi Daramola, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, paid her a visit on Sunday as she completed her Guinness World Record.

A note of congratulations from the OAU Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) invited students to come out in force to celebrate her.

"This accomplishment could pave the way for her to break the record for the longest individual handwashing session, " the message read.

“We express gratitude to all FASAITES who have shown support and encouragement for her and earnestly request more support for her at this final stage. Subair Enitan, from the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, is one of us, and we cannot be more proud of her. "