Hilda Baci, a Guinness World Record holder, is set to showcase her exceptional culinary talents in Lagos on Friday, July 14. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for a widow in need.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Baci’s delectable dishes will be tasted as part of an initiative led by Joseph Edgar, known as The Duke of Shomolu. This initiative aims to support widows and empower them to become self-reliant.
Joseph Edgar, the Chief Executive Officer of Duke of Shomolu Productions, a theatrical play-producing company, revealed this information to NAN on Sunday.
He said that Baci is expected to display her “mesmerising skills which enamoured the world and saw her emerge as the Guinness record holder in a bid to raise N1 million for a widow”.
He said that the initiative, which had been running for the last three years, had raised more than N10 million for deserving widows.
“The initiative involves very close friends and associates of The Duke of Shomolu, donating cash instead of gifts to mark his birthdays.
“The cash gifts are then sent to needy widows, who would have been nominated by members of the public.
“Last year, N2 million was donated to four deserving widows by the friends and associates of the Duke of Shomolu
“This year, N3 million was raised with the winner, who got N1 million, nominated by a director at Keystone Bank, Mr Yemi Odusanya, who incidentally shares the same birthday with the Duke.”
Edgar personally selected 10 widows out of nearly 100 nominees to receive a total of N1 million. Additionally, he announced that Hilda Baci would be preparing a culinary feast for a gathering of 10 people at the Ivy Hotel in Emerald, located in Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
Furthermore, Edgar mentioned that a generous donation of N1 million would be made to a widow of Baci’s choosing.
The event is being sponsored by Prothrive Astute Heights Ltd., the creators of Grandios Pap, as part of their commitment to social responsibility.
