By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — THE African Civil Society Forum, AFRICSOF, in collaboration with T-Jos Signature has officially unveiled Aiyenuro Joshua for a Guinness World Record attempt in the longest barbing marathon.

Mr. Joshua, an official barber of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, is set to make history with this incredible feat.

The event is scheduled to take place from June 10 to 17, 2025, at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

According to AFRICSOF President/Chief Executive, Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, the collaboration aims to drive and actualize a continental vision of empowering African youth through skills revolution.

Akinlosotu noted that Africa’s underrepresentation in the Guinness World Records, with only a handful of listings out of 60,000 record holders as of 2022, has become an open challenge to AFRICSOF.

“We are passionate about changing this narrative and investing energy and resources to make this project a success,” he said.

The partnership between AFRICSOF and T-Jos Signature marks a strategic departure from conventional programming, focusing on promoting and managing talented Africans with lofty aspirations.

The organizations are already looking beyond the record-setting phase, planning for future initiatives that will further empower African youth,

As Aiyenuro Joshua prepares to take on the Guinness World Records for the longest barbing marathon, he has unveiled a bold plan to transform the lives of thousands of Nigerians.

In the event of his success, Joshua has pledged to launch a nationwide initiative that promises to revolutionize the country’s youth landscape.

According to sources close to the barbering sensation, Joshua’s plan entails training thousands of Nigerians in cutting-edge barbering skills, with the aim of equipping them with a valuable trade to secure gainful employment.

He also intends to establish over 10,000 barbing points across the country, creating a vast network of job opportunities that would absorb hundreds of young people.

This ambitious project is expected to have far-reaching implications, not only in terms of job creation but also in combating social vices that have plagued the nation.

By engaging young people in meaningful and productive activities, Joshua’s initiative promises to steer them away from the path of destruction and towards a brighter future.

Industry experts believe that Joshua’s plan has the potential to inject new life into Nigeria’s beauty and grooming sector, fostering economic growth and development.

Moreover, the initiative is expected to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators, showcasing the power of determination and hard work.

As the nation watches with bated breath, one thing is certain: Aiyenuro Joshua’s Guinness World Record attempt is not just about personal glory; it’s about leaving a lasting legacy that will impact the lives of countless Nigerians.