AGS NEWS – Physicist Reken R. Maikama, hailing from Taraba State, has been acknowledged for leading the longest mathematics lesson ever documented.

This recognition came after the verification process of Maikama’s attempt, named ACA-Tong, with the International Book of Records (IBR) officially confirming his accomplishment on Thursday.

According to information on the IBR website, Maikama conducted a 15-hour offline mathematics class on December 21, 2023, in Jalingo, Nigeria.

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During this session, he covered 10 topics, thereby setting a new world record.

The IBR stated, “The World Record of ‘Longest Mathematic lesson’ was achieved by Reken Renos Maikama on 21st December 2023 from Jalingo (Taraba) Nigeria.

He conducted a 15-hour offline math class in which he covered 10 topics of Mathematics and has set a new world record for International Book of Records.”

In December 2023, Maikama also made an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of Records by undertaking the ACA-Tong in the category of the longest math lesson.

During this endeavor, the 25-year-old conducted another 15-hour offline math class, covering the same 10 topics of mathematics.

Upon the confirmation of Maikama’s achievement, IBR notified him of his official record holder status and the forthcoming delivery of his Record Holder Certificate.

Reflecting on his journey, Maikama discussed the emotional and technical challenges encountered, emphasizing his determination with the motto, “Nothing must block our path.”

A comparison with the previous record holder, Prof Suresh Babu, shows that Babu achieved this feat in 2018. Babu, an Indian born on May 31, 1961, organized a world record program aimed at raising awareness about mathematics.

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The event, held on September 14, 2018, at Municipal Town Hall, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, involved the participation of about 500 students, teachers, parents, and villagers, who collectively covered 15 chapters in basic mathematics over the course of a 12-hour session.