By Ayomide Otitoju
Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has unveiled the DreamDevs Bootcamp, a bold initiative designed to equip the next generation of African tech professionals with in-demand skills and hands-on industry experience. The program targets recent graduates with a foundation in programming, aiming to fill critical gaps in the global and local tech talent pipeline.
DreamDevs offers an intensive nine-week training programme, providing participants with real-world exposure through direct mentorship by top software engineers and practical experience in building products that impact millions.
Open to graduates in technology, computer science, engineering, and related disciplines with basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the program includes modules on Java, Google Cloud Platform, Kafka Fundamentals, Machine Learning/AI, and Advanced Java.
The initiative launched after a competitive hackathon identified 20 outstanding young talents who qualified for the inaugural cohort. Selected participants will receive training aligned with global standards, and top performers will be offered internships and potential full-time roles at Moniepoint.
Felix Ike, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Moniepoint Inc., said the initiative represents the company’s commitment to nurturing Africa’s digital future. “DreamDevs is more than a training programme—it is a strategic pathway for passionate young minds to become leading contributors in Africa’s tech evolution,” Ike said.
“We are building not only a workforce, but a generation of innovators who can drive financial inclusion, power enterprise, and realize their dreams through technology.”
DreamDevs aligns with Nigeria’s broader digital transformation efforts, including the federal government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to generate two million digital jobs by 2025.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the ICT sector contributed 18% to Nigeria’s GDP in 2024, solidifying its role as a key engine of economic growth. Yet, a global shortfall persists, with over 4.5 million tech jobs unfilled—a trend initiatives like DreamDevs seek to counter by developing highly skilled local professionals.
The bootcamp adds to Moniepoint’s growing portfolio of talent development initiatives, including HatchDev, a nine-month training programme in partnership with NITHub UNILAG, and the Women in Tech programme that promotes gender inclusion in the tech ecosystem.
With strategic investments in digital infrastructure and capacity building, Moniepoint continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s digital economy and positioning the country as a net exporter of tech talent on the global stage.
