Nigerian cyclist Bello Muhammad has earned a Guinness World Record after building and riding a 9ft 5in bicycle without external assistance.
Muhammad achieved the feat on September 22, 2026, after independently mounting, riding and dismounting the towering bicycle he constructed himself. His accomplishment was celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where officials received his Guinness World Records certificate.
The State Government rewarded Muhammad with ₦1 million in recognition of his achievement. State officials, including the Head of Service, Malami Shekare, and Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, praised his ingenuity and determination.
