NEWS RELEASE GOVERNOR ADELEKE CONGRATULATES STEPHEN OYELAMI FOR BREAKING GUINESS WORLD RECORD ON MARATHON READING OSOGBO

–23/12/2025– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami, on his remarkable feat of breaking a Guinness World Records, describing the recognition as a honour for hardwork and perseverance.Governor Adeleke salutes Mr. Stephen for spotlighting Osun state positively on the global stage with the incredible feat of setting the world record for the ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’ by a Team in 431 hours, 31 minutes, 25 seconds.The Governor notes with pride the Iragberi-born educationist’s story of excellence, which not only inspires a zeal for reading among young people, but renew hopes that hardwork actually pays, celebrating his achievement as a mark of honour for extraordinary dedication.”I heartily congratulate Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami on achieving the remarkable feat of breaking a Guinness World Records. Setting a world record for the ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’ in 431 hours, 31 minutes, 25 seconds with his Team is outstanding and deserving of celebration,” Governor Adeleke noted in a congratulatory message.”This is yet another proud moment for us in Osun, and on behalf of the good people of the state, I celebrate this remarkable achievement. “Looking at the amount of dedication and efforts put into this success, I have nothing but commendation for the incredible feat achieved by Mr. Stephen.”The Governor prays to God to continue to strengthen him to excel in his endeavours just as he wishes many other Osun indigents successes in their respective line of works.Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor