Nigerian-born cloud engineer Abel Yakubu of NexEdge Technologies, currently based in Germany, has officially set a Guinness World Record for conducting the Longest Computer Programming Lesson.
The landmark achievement took place in Abuja from November 21 to 23, 2025.
Yakubu led a 60-hour programming marathon, supported by 30 dedicated participants and observed by 20 independent witnesses.
The event brought together 60 students and over 25 official witnesses, and was streamed live across major social media platforms.
“I am proud to be recognized by Guinness World Records for this milestone,” Yakubu said in a statement.
“This accomplishment demonstrates the power of teamwork, preparation, and unwavering commitment.”
The three-day session was designed to push the boundaries of skill development and collaboration, while showcasing Nigeria’s growing potential in technology education.
Yakubu’s effort surpassed the previous global record of 48 hours and 15 minutes.
Drawing on over a decade of experience in cloud engineering, Yakubu focused the lesson on key cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
He described the overnight sessions as particularly demanding and shared that he spent two months preparing physically and mentally for the challenge.
“I undertook this challenge to inspire young tech enthusiasts to acquire strong, practical skills, especially as artificial intelligence continues to transform the global economy,” he said.
Yakubu also encouraged parents to support their children in learning digital skills, noting that he had trained over 200 young Nigerians in the past year.
