Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu, of NexEdge Technologies, based in Germany, has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as holder of the Longest Computer Programming Lesson.

The feat took place in Abuja between November 21 and 23.

Yakubu, supported by 30 committed participants and monitored by 20 independent witnesses, led the 60-hour marathon lesson, marking a milestone for Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem.

“I, Abel Yakubu, of NexEdge Technologies, with support of 30 committed participants and 20 independent witnesses, have been approved as Guinness World Record title holder for Longest Computer Programming Lesson,” he said.

He said the achievement demonstrated what could be accomplished through teamwork, shared belief, proper planning and commitment.

The programming lesson, streamed live on major platforms, brought together 60 students and 25 witnesses.

The session was aimed at pushing the boundaries of skill development and collaboration, while showcasing how dedication, preparation and teamwork can lead to historic accomplishments.

Yakubu undertook the marathon to break the previous record of 48 hours and 15 minutes. The session ran from 11 am on November 21 to 11 pm on November 23, 2025.

With over 10 years in cloud engineering, Yakubu focused the lesson on major cloud computing platforms, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

“I undertook this challenge to inspire young tech enthusiasts to develop strong tech skills, especially as AI adoption rises globally,” he said.

Yakubu said he spent two months preparing for the challenge, describing overnight sessions as the toughest part.

He urged youths to embrace technology, saying he had trained over 200. He advised parents to encourage their wards to acquire digital skills.

This underscores the impact of strategic planning, collective effort and perseverance, while highlighting our potential in global technology education. (The Nation, but headline rejigged)

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