His goal is to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest lecture ever conducted.
The marathon commenced in the early hours of Monday, September 23, 2024, on the college's campus in Moro.
At the time of this report, Dr. Akpan had already been lecturing for more than six hours.
The subject of his lecture is "Relationship between Man’s Environment and Health," and it is being livestreamed to ensure verification of the record attempt.
This ambitious endeavor has garnered considerable attention as it aims to exceed the existing record for continuous lecturing.