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“You’re courageous, audacious, and tenacious. Congratulations in your recognition. Your story has made historical past, and Nigeria is pleased with you.”
These had been the phrases shared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in honour of 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo–Okeke, the autistic Nigerian teenager who now holds a Guinness World Report.
Kanyeyachukwu set the report for the most important portray on canvas by a person. His paintings, titled ‘Impossibility is a Delusion’, was created to lift consciousness about autism and psychological well being.
He broke the report on November 24, 2024, after portray throughout 12,303.87 sq. metres, surpassing the earlier report of 9,632 sq. metres.
The portray was unveiled to the general public at Eagle Sq. in Abuja on April 2, 2025, in celebration of World Autism Consciousness Day. It was a proud and emotional second. From authorities officers to artists and supporters, a big crowd gathered to have a good time his achievement.
Amongst these current had been the Minister of Artwork, Tradition, Tourism and Artistic Economic system, Hannatu Musawa, Chief of Defence Employees, Christopher Musa, the UN Deputy Secretary-Basic, the Director-Basic of the Nationwide Artwork Gallery, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, Peter Obi, Dbanj and artist Fola David.
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, described the portray as greater than a record-breaking piece. He known as it a masterpiece that broke boundaries. He additionally highlighted the significance of incapacity inclusion in reaching the Sustainable Growth Objectives, noting that the 2030 agenda is about ensuring nobody is left behind. That features guaranteeing younger folks like Kanyeyachukwu have equal entry to training, alternatives, and work.
Scroll all the way down to see highlights from the disclosing at Eagle Sq..
