President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Fola David, a Nigerian doctor and artist, for setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest painting by an individual.

Dr. David’s artwork, titled “Unity in Diversity,” spans an impressive 850 square meters, surpassing the previous record of 629.98 square meters held by Ravi Soni from India.

During his six-day attempt at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, Dr. David aimed to expand his masterpiece to a staggering 1,000 square meters.

The painting celebrates Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing the country’s diverse ethnic groups through their unique attire, languages, culture, and artistic expressions.

In a post on his Instagram story on Sunday, President Tinubu wrote, “Congratulations to Dr. Fola David for completing his attempt at making the world’s largest hand-drawing by an individual, ‘Unity in Diversity.’ It is a remarkable achievement, and we are filled with great pride and admiration for this accomplishment.”

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also congratulated Dr. David, highlighting his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his recent artistic feat. Sanwo-Olu wrote on X.com on Monday, “From the challenging days of the pandemic where he was a #COVID19Hero at our Onikan Isolation Centre to breaking world records at our Onikan Stadium (Mobolaji Johnson Arena), Dr. Fola David has been a beacon of excellence and service. Congratulations on creating the world’s largest hand-drawing by an individual, ‘Unity in Diversity.’ Lagos is proud! We are happy to have supported this record-breaking feat to showcase the extraordinary talents within our state. Your dedication and creativity inspire us all. Continue to dream big and do audacious things, Dr. #foladavidart.”

In an Instagram video, Dr. David expressed his joy at breaking the record. He said, “Hi guys, I am so happy to say that we have broken the current record and all we have to do now is set a new one.”

Dr. David’s achievement has drawn praise and support from celebrities and dignitaries, including renowned chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci and former presidential candidate Peter Obi, who visited him at the Onikan Stadium to witness his artistic feat firsthand.