Abdul Hakim Awal, a 23-year-old journalist from Ghana, set a new world record for the longest tree hug, lasting 24 hours and 21 minutes. His achievement aims to raise awareness about nature conservation and involves pledging to plant 1,461 trees, highlighting the importance of preserving the environment.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
A 23-year-old journalist from Kumasi, Ghana, Abdul Hakim Awal, has made headlines after breaking the world record for the longest tree-hugging session, lasting 24 hours and 21 minutes. This remarkable achievement took place outside the Kumasi Cultural Centre and surpassed the previous record of 16 hours set by Ugandan activist Faith Patricia Ariokot earlier this year. Abdul’s “tree-hug-a-thon” aimed to raise awareness about the importance of nature conservation in Ghana. He committed to planting a new tree for every minute of his record attempt, totaling 1,461 trees. Throughout the challenge, Abdul was not allowed any breaks, keeping his arms wrapped around the tree without resting. This new record has now been categorized as the longest marathon hugging a tree, allowing future challengers to take limited breaks to reduce the risks associated with prolonged physical strain. In response to Abdul’s achievement, many Nigerians have reacted with humor and admiration. Some expressed disbelief at the unusual record, with social media user @Mawunya_ joking about Ghana’s recognition while lamenting Nigeria’s struggles. Others, like @Techgee71, commented on the absurdity of tree-hugging as a record attempt. While the reactions varied from laughter to congratulatory messages, Abdul’s initiative shines a light on the critical issue of deforestation and emphasizes the need for environmental preservation across the region.
