Nigerian Cyclist Bello Muhammad Wins Guinness World Record, Receives ₦1m Reward
Nigerian cyclist Bello Muhammad has earned a Guinness World Records title after building and riding a 9ft 5in bicycle without external assistance, an achievement that has earned him a ₦1 million reward from the Kebbi State Government.
Muhammad, who hails from Kebbi State, completed the feat on September 22, 2026. He built the towering bicycle himself before independently mounting, riding and dismounting it.
His achievement was formally celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where officials received his Guinness World Records certificate.
The certificate was presented by Abubakar Kalgo, patron of the Kebbi State Equity Cyclist Association, to the state government, represented by the Head of Service, Malami Shekare.
Shekare congratulated Muhammad and announced the ₦1 million reward in recognition of his accomplishment. He praised the cyclist’s ingenuity and determination, describing his achievement as an example of what young Nigerians can accomplish when they develop their talents.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, also commended Muhammad for bringing international attention to Kebbi State through the record.
The achievement adds Muhammad to the growing number of Nigerians gaining international recognition for exceptional feats, while highlighting the importance of supporting young people with the talent and ambition to pursue unconventional goals.
By Oluwafemi Shodipe
