The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian visual artist Dr. Fola David for setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest drawing by an individual.
Dr. David’s monumental artwork, covering an impressive 850 square meters, has exceeded the previous record of 629.98 square meters held by Ravi Soni from India.
In a post on X on Monday, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Dr. Fola as a beacon of excellence and service.
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.
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— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) July 22, 2024
He wrote: “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”
The drawing, “Unity iACn Diversity,” showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Nigeria through their unique attire, languages, culture, and artistic expressions.