The Federal Government has announced plans to attempt a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest dining table.
During this year’s Mega Renewed Hope National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Gastronomy Festival, scheduled to hold in December 2025 in Abuja.
The announcement was made on Thursday at a joint world press briefing featuring the Director-General of the NIHOTOUR, Aare (Dr.) Abisoye Fagade, and the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa.
This year’s festival, themed “Oriki: Taste of Culture,” aims to spotlight Nigeria’s vibrant culinary heritage and promote investment opportunities within the hospitality and creative sectors, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Dr. Fagade revealed that the record-breaking attempt will feature a 3.6-kilometre dining table, capable of seating between 2,000 and 3,000 guests.
The record attempt will take place on the morning of December 6, after which the table will be converted into a communal dining space for the evening’s festivities.
He added that the festival will integrate food, music, culture, and comedy, creating a dynamic platform to showcase Abuja’s potential as a premier destination for major end-of-year cultural events.
According to Fagade, the initiative underscores NIHOTOUR’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tourism value chain through capacity building, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment.
He emphasized that the project is expected to attract fresh investments and unlock new opportunities across hospitality, food, and agribusiness sectors.
Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa described the event as a strategic platform for economic inclusion and youth engagement within Nigeria’s creative economy.
She also commended the growing global appreciation for Nigerian cuisine, noting that the country’s culinary innovation continues to shape international food culture.
The festival and Guinness World Record attempt will be officially launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja.
