Guinness World Records has officially
confirmed Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu, as the holder of the record for the Longest Computer Programming Lesson.
Yakubu, a senior engineer with NexEdge Technologies, based in Germany, achieved the feat during a marathon coding session held in Abuja between November 21 and November 23, 2025.
The 60-hour lesson was conducted under strict Guinness guidelines, with 30 committed participants and 20 independent witnesses present throughout the exercise. The session was streamed live across major digital platforms.
Confirming the achievement, Yakubu said the record was made possible through teamwork, careful planning and collective belief.
> “I, Abel Yakubu, of NexEdge Technologies, with the support of 30 committed participants and 20 independent witnesses, have been approved as the Guinness World Record title holder for the Longest Computer Programming Lesson,” he said.
According to him, the initiative was designed to push the boundaries of skill development and collaboration, while showcasing the potential of Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem.
The lesson, which ran continuously from 11 a.m. on November 21 to 11 p.m. on November 23, involved about 60 students, with 25 witnesses participating at different intervals. Yakubu successfully surpassed the previous record of 48 hours and 15 minutes.
With over 10 years of experience in cloud engineering, Yakubu focused the lesson on leading cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.
He explained that the challenge was aimed at inspiring young Nigerians to embrace technology, particularly as artificial intelligence and cloud computing gain global prominence.
> “I undertook this challenge to motivate young tech enthusiasts to develop strong digital skills, especially as AI adoption continues to rise globally,” he said.
Yakubu revealed that he spent two months preparing for the marathon session, describing the overnight periods as the most demanding part of the exercise.
He also urged parents and guardians to encourage young people to acquire digital and technology-driven skills, noting that he has trained over 200 individuals in cloud computing and related fields.
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