President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Nigerian doctor and artist Fola David for achieving a new Guinness World Record for the largest painting by an individual.
Over the course of six days at Onikan Stadium in Lagos, David surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square meters, held by Ravi Soni from India, by creating a 1000 square meter artwork.
In an Instagram story post on Sunday, Tinubu wrote, “Congratulations to Dr. Fola David for completing his attempt at making the world’s largest hand-drawing by an individual, ‘Unity in Diversity.’ This is a remarkable achievement, and we are filled with great pride and admiration for this accomplishment.”
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also congratulated David on his accomplishment, emphasizing his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic when he worked with the state government.
Sanwo-Olu wrote on X.com on Monday, “From the challenging days of the pandemic where he was a #COVID19Hero at our Onikan Isolation Centre to breaking world records at our Onikan Stadium (Mobolaji Johnson Arena), Dr. Fola David has been a beacon of excellence and service. Congratulations on creating the world’s largest hand-drawing by an individual, ‘Unity in Diversity.’ Lagos is proud! We are happy to have supported this record-breaking feat to showcase the extraordinary talents within our state. Your dedication and creativity inspire us all. Continue to dream big and do audacious things, Dr. #foladavidart.”
David’s artwork, titled “Unity in Diversity,” features a map of Nigeria highlighting the country’s diverse tribes through their unique attire, languages, art, and essence.
