Nigerian season journalist, Livinus Chibuike Victor has successfully broken the record of 55 hours longest interviewing marathon aimed at promoting press freedom as he is now set to set a new world record.
Recall that the previous longest interviewing marathon is 55 hours and 24 seconds, and was achieved by Nigeria’s Chizoba Clara Kronborg in Marbella, Spain, from 8 to 10 March 2024.
Mr Livinus, who is set to break the Guinness World Record has set a target of 72 hours and 30 minutes in Abuja started on Friday, April 17 and is expected to hit his target on Sunday, April 20, 2015.
The historic Guinness World Record attempt for the longest interviewing marathon with the theme, “Nigeria our strength” is scheduled to take place from April 17 to 20, 2025, at Harrow Park Golf Club, off Ahmadu Bello Way, behind Abia House, CBD, Abuja.
Addressing journalists earlier, Victor said the initiative is more than a personal milestone—it is a symbolic and collective act to draw national and international attention to the centrality of a free press in a thriving democracy.
“The record attempt aims to highlight the enduring impact of journalism in a democratic society, a profession that continues to educate, empower, and hold those in power accountable,” Victor stated.
“In an age where truth is often under siege, this initiative seeks to draw attention to the essential need for a free, ethical, and fearless press.”
He noted that the world cannot afford a future where journalists are silenced, intimidated, or killed for doing their job.
He added that the record-breaking attempt is his contribution to the broader call for respect, safety, and dignity for journalists in Nigeria and globally.
“Democracy is impossible without an informed public, and journalists are the ones who make that possible,” he said.
“This attempt is not just about setting a new world record; it’s about celebrating truth, integrity, and the powerful role journalism plays in building and sustaining open societies.”