Nigerian cloud engineer units Guinness programming file

Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu of NexEdge Applied sciences, based mostly in Germany, has been formally confirmed by Guinness World Data because the holder of the Longest Laptop Programming Lesson.

The historic feat passed off in Abuja between November 21 and 23, 2025, based on a press release on Thursday.

Yakubu, supported by 30 dedicated individuals and monitored by 20 impartial witnesses, led the 60-hour marathon lesson, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s rising expertise ecosystem.

“I, Abel Yakubu of NexEdge Applied sciences, with the assist of 30 dedicated individuals and 20 impartial witnesses, have been accredited because the Guinness World Document title holder for the Longest Laptop Programming Lesson,” Yakubu introduced within the assertion.

He mentioned the achievement demonstrated what may very well be achieved via teamwork, shared perception, correct planning and unwavering dedication, whereas appreciating all those that contributed to the success of the file try.

The three-day programming lesson, which was streamed dwell throughout main social media platforms, introduced collectively 60 college students and greater than 25 official witnesses.

The session was geared toward pushing the boundaries of ability improvement and collaboration, whereas showcasing how dedication, preparation and teamwork can result in historic accomplishments.

Recall that Yakubu undertook the marathon lesson to interrupt the earlier international file of 48 hours and quarter-hour. The session ran from 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, to 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

With over 10 years of expertise in cloud engineering, Yakubu centered the lesson on main cloud computing platforms, together with Amazon Net Providers, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

“I undertook this problem to encourage younger tech fans to develop sturdy tech expertise, particularly as AI adoption continues to rise globally,” he mentioned, including that it was vital for younger folks to accumulate hands-on expertise.

Yakubu disclosed that he spent two months making ready bodily and mentally for the problem, describing the in a single day periods because the hardest a part of the train.

He urged younger Nigerians to embrace expertise, noting that he had educated greater than 200 younger folks up to now yr. He additionally suggested dad and mom to encourage their youngsters to accumulate digital expertise.

The Guinness World Data affirmation underscores the impression of strategic planning, collective effort and perseverance, whereas highlighting Nigeria’s rising potential in international expertise schooling.