Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has announced that the massive pot used during her record-setting attempt for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice will neither be auctioned nor sold.
During a press conference held on Saturday at the Gino Nigeria office in Lagos, Baci shared her intention to restore the pot and make it available for public viewing—possibly in a museum or another accessible venue.
She emphasized that the pot has evolved beyond its original purpose, now representing a powerful symbol of history, belief, and creativity.
Baci also highlighted the painstaking effort invested in creating the pot and expressed hope that it would serve as a lasting source of inspiration for future generations.
Emphasising its cultural significance, she described the pot as a representation of Nigerian cuisine and heritage, adding that her goal is for people to see it, learn from it, and celebrate it for years to come.
She said, “Oh, you may not have heard of it. Oh, trust me, so many people have asked about that pot. Some people want to buy it, but they said we should auction it.
“That (pot) is a symbol of a lot of beautiful things. It’s a symbol of history. It’s a symbol of faith. It’s a symbol of innovation. Because, trust me, the process of putting that pot together, you know, it’s a symbol of many things.
“I think we agree that this is something that we want 10 years from now, 20 years from now, for people to still be able to see and point to.
“I think that was the biggest pot of jollof rice in Nigeria. In the world, not just in Nigeria, because it’s been established for the first time.
“I mean, right now, I can tell you we’re definitely not going to auction it.
“We’re not going to sell it. We’re going to make sure that as many people as possible get to see it in its glory.
“And you’re probably going to ask me, are you going to keep it in that shape, no?
“We’re going to put it back in the form that it originally was. And, I don’t know, you’ll find it may be on your way to work or in a museum somewhere”.
Hilda Baci set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 lb 9 oz), in partnership with Gino on September 12, 2025, at Victoria Island, Lagos.
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria,” the global body announced on X (formerly Twitter).
