Moniepoint launches DreamDevs bootcamp to upskill 20 engineers

Moniepoint Inc. on Thursday launched the second cohort of its DreamDevs bootcamp, targeting 20 engineering graduates for industry-ready roles.

During the launch in Lagos, Moniepoint Chief Technology Officer, Felix Ike, said the initiative was designed to position African tech talent for global competitiveness.

Ike said the program will not only provide participants with relevant technical skills, but also create pathways to full-time employment for exceptional artists.

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According to him, DreamDevs focuses on developing engineers with strong problem-solving skills who can contribute to large-scale systems.

It said the program builds on the success of its first cohort and highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s digital workforce.

According to Ike, the initiative followed a rigorous selection process that attracted over 9,000 applications nationwide, following a call for applications in January.

He added that the intensive nine-week training was designed to bridge the continent’s tech talent gap by providing participants with practical, industry-relevant experiences.

According to the company, participants emerged through a multi-stage screening process, including an online technical assessment and a physical coding challenge.

The company said the bootcamp, organized in collaboration with Semicolon Africa, will focus on basic engineering skills and problem solving.

Moniepoint noted that the initiative is in line with its broader goal of driving financial inclusion and supporting Africa’s digital economy through talent development.

An attendee at the event, Wisdom Iyamu, expressed excitement at being selected in what he described as a highly competitive event.

He said he was looking forward to gaining hands-on experience in building scalable products.

(NAN)

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