Ghanaian Activist Sets World Record by Hugging 1,123 Trees in One Hour

Imagine hugging over 1,100 trees in just one hour

Sounds impossible, right? Well, a Ghanian activist has done just that, setting a new world record

Meet Abubakar Tahiru, a 29-year-old environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana

Abubakar recently hugged 1,123 trees in one hour, averaging almost 19 trees per minute, to set a new Guinness World Record

Growing up in a farming community in Tepper, Ghana, I developed a deep love for nature and its conservation

This passion led me to pursue a degree in forestry. After completing his undergraduate degree in Ghana, Abubakar moved to Alabama, USA

to pursue a master's degree in forestry at Auburn University. His record attempt took place at Tuskegee National Forest in Alabama

For the record, a hug is defined as both arms wrapped around a tree in a close embrace

No tree could be hugged more than once, and no damage could be caused to any tree

The hardest part? Moving quickly between trees while ensuring each hug met the required standards

And to make it even more challenging, Abubakar was fasting for Ramadan

meaning he couldn't drink any water during the attempt. Not being able to drink water was tough, especially with the physical exertion

But it also meant I didn't need to pause for water breaks, allowing me to continue uninterrupted

Averaging one hug every three seconds, Abubakar easily surpassed the minimum requirement

of 700 trees to become the first holder of this record. Achieving this world record feels incredibly rewarding

It's a meaningful gesture to highlight the crucial role of trees in our ecosystem

and the urgency of environmental conservation. Now Abubakar plans to deepen his involvement in forestry by developing sustainable practices

and collaborating with environmental organizations to promote sustainable projects. It's important to me to inspire the youth in Ghana

especially those from less privileged communities like the one I grew up in

I want to show them that it's possible to rise above challenges and make a significant impact

Abubakar Tahiru's achievement is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance

Let's all take a moment to appreciate the trees around us and the vital role they play in our world

Inspired by Abubakar's story, get involved in environmental conservation today