The Federal Government is set to make history this December with an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest dining table at the Mega Renewed Hope NIHOTOUR Gastronomy Festival.
The announcement was made on Thursday, November 6, 2025, by NIHOTOUR Director‑General, Aare (Dr.) Abisoye Fagade, and Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa.
The festival, themed “Orìkì: Taste of Culture 2025,” will showcase Nigeria’s culinary heritage while promoting investment and youth engagement in hospitality and the creative economy.
Dr. Fagade revealed that the 3.6‑kilometre table will seat 2,000 to 3,000 guests.
The record attempt is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, December 6, after which the table will transform into a communal dining space for evening festivities combining food, music, culture, and comedy.
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“The event positions Abuja as a premier destination for December cultural celebrations while creating opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and agribusiness,” Dr. Fagade said.
Minister Musawa highlighted the festival’s role in economic inclusion and global promotion of Nigerian cuisine.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will officially launch the festival and the record attempt.