Nigerian engineer completes 60-hour cloud computing marathon in Abuja

Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu, who is based in Germany, has successfully completed a 60-hour marathon programming lesson in Abuja in an effort to break the Guinness World Record for the longest computer programming lesson.

Yakubu commenced the attempt at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, and wrapped it up at 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Minds and Emotions Centre, located in Graceland Garden, Wuse 2, Abuja.

The current world record stands at 48 hours and 15 minutes.

According to a statement issued on Monday by Grace Edibo, a life coach at the Minds and Emotions Centre, the marathon session—streamed live across major social platforms—marked a significant milestone for Nigeria’s fast-growing tech ecosystem.

Sixty students were physically present throughout the training, while more than 25 official witnesses monitored the attempt.

Ajodo Ojotule Benjamin, a Guinness World Records official who supervised the process, said the organisation maintains strict standards for such attempts.

He confirmed that Yakubu and his team adhered fully to all required guidelines.

With more than a decade of experience in cloud engineering, Yakubu said the marathon focused on leading cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. He explained that his motivation went beyond breaking a world record.

“I undertook this challenge to inspire young tech enthusiasts, especially now that AI adoption is rising globally,” he said.

“Building hands-on skills is extremely important.”

Yakubu revealed that he spent two months preparing physically and mentally for the endurance task.

“For the last three days, I have been speaking non-stop,” he said.

“The toughest period was going through the night. Training people on cloud computing all night is extremely tough. My voice is almost gone.”

He encouraged young Nigerians to embrace digital skills, noting that he has already trained more than 200 young people in the past year.

“This is the right time to learn tech skills,” he said. “Parents should encourage their children to embrace digital skills because you can never go wrong with a skill.”

Yakubu also pledged to continue his advocacy after the record attempt, calling on stakeholders to support young people in the tech ecosystem.

Participants hailed his clarity and teaching approach.

Fawole Blessing described the experience as “relaxing and impactful,” praising Yakubu’s ability to simplify complex concepts.

Another attendee, Adula Joseph Francis, said curiosity brought him to the event, but Yakubu’s engaging delivery kept him there for the full three days.

Guinness World Records will now review all submitted evidence before deciding whether Yakubu’s 60-hour feat sets a new global record.