Guinness World Records Confirms Nigeria’s Yakubu’s 60-hour Coding Record

Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu, of NexEdge Technologies based in Germany, has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the holder of the Longest Computer Programming Lesson.
The feat took place in Abuja between November 21 and 23, 2025.

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

“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,” Yakubu said.

He said the achievement demonstrated what could be accomplished through teamwork, shared belief, proper planning and unwavering commitment, while appreciating all those who contributed to the success of the record attempt.

The three-day programming lesson, streamed live across major social media platforms, brought together 60 students and more than 25 official 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.

LEADERSHIP recalls that Yakubu undertook the marathon lesson to break the previous global record of 48 hours and 15 minutes. The session ran from 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, to 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

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

The Guinness World Records confirmation underscores the impact of strategic planning, collective effort and perseverance, while highlighting Nigeria’s growing potential in global technology education.