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Huawei ICT Competition: A Contest Living Up to Its Name – Connection, Glory, and the FutureI write this with immense joy because I have always dreamed of the day I would sit and share a defining chapter of my career journey.My passion for technology didn’t begin in the lecture hall. It started on Nairaland, Nigeria’s most popular forum, while I was still a secondary school student. Back then, it was just raw curiosity with no clear direction. When I gained admission to study Engineering, I finally took the first real step. I dived into frontend development, learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and its frameworks. Through the Google Developer Club and other student tech communities, I crossed paths with the ABU Huawei ICT Academy. That encounter changed everything.For the first time, I saw technology not just as code, but as real-world impact. I took the academy’s courses, earned my certifications, and my focus shifted. I developed a strong passion for becoming a Cloud Solution Architect and began investing deeply in that path.In the 2024–2025 edition of the Huawei ICT Competition, I won second prize at the national stage. That achievement opened a new chapter. At the regional stage, I was placed in a strong team where someone else was more experienced in cloud. I had to take responsibility for the AI track. With barely any Python experience, I suddenly found myself racing against time — learning an entirely new domain in just weeks. It was intense. What was supposed to take a year, I had to master in three weeks of bootcamp. But that pressure revealed something powerful: the competition has a unique way of awakening the “can-do” spirit in you. The logo’s emphasis on agility is not just branding — it’s reality. Though we didn’t make it to the global finals, the experience was invaluable. I refused to let it end there.I did a honest SWOT analysis on myself, identified my gaps, and pushed harder. The following year, in the 2025–2026 edition, I made it all the way to the Global Finals — and won first prize.This time around, the challenges were different. I had to master collaboration under pressure, manage the fear of performing on the global stage, and balance anxiety with self-belief. The rigorous preparation, the industry-standard bootcamp held at Huawei’s facilities, and the opportunity to witness how large-scale technology infrastructure is built and managed gave me insights no classroom or book could provide.Beyond the technical growth, the experience was deeply human. Travelling to China for the first time, competing alongside talented students from across the world, and building connections with like-minded peers who share the same vision — these moments remain unforgettable.The Huawei ICT Competition is more than a contest. It is a carefully designed platform that truly delivers on its promise: I.C. The Future — Innovation, Connection, and the Future. It took a young man who started with mere passion and frontend development and transformed him into an AI Engineer.That, for me, is the real meaning of Connection, Glory, and Future.

Here are some pictures from the award ceremony

On behalf of my Honorable self and His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), I extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to you on this remarkable achievement.

Once again, Congratulations and thanks for making our Great country Nigeria proud.

I participated in the Cloud Track. The exam is an 8-hour, lab-based task. Each team has three contestants and is expected to complete a real, industry-standard scenario lab using Huawei Cloud. The Cloud Track task is split into Cloud Service and AI tasks.

Ogbeni, paragraphs exist for a reason. What kind of digital diarrhea did you post? Do the needful.

ABSAO:
I participated in cloud track. The exam is 8 hours lab based task. Each team has three contestants and is expected to complete a real industry standard scenario lab using Huawei cloud. The task of cloud track is splitted into cloud service and AI tasks.

Wow!! Great!!

I'm sorry about this. I made this particular post with my phone. The original post was made with my PC, and you can see it's well punctuated.

kpankpangolo:
Ogbeni, paragraphs exist for a reason. What kind of digital diarrhea did you post? Do the needful.

socoharley:
Wow!! Great!!

Thanks Boss

Paragraphs are different from punctuation though both belong to the category of grammar. You still haven’t done the needed. Sha, this is Nairaland. You children hate taking correction.

ABSAO:
I'm sorry about this. I made this particular post with my phone. The original post was made with my PC, and you can see it's well punctuated.

Skill issue

Well done. This was nice to read.

I hope to read more about your journey and growth. Keep flying high.

I enjoy seeing Nigerians excel at the global stage.

Wishing you more success brother

Luckysbab:
Well done. This was nice to read.

I hope to read more about your journey and growth. Keep flying high.

Thank you very much Boss. This is just the beginning. More to come by God's grace.

Kk4:
I enjoy seeing Nigerians excel at the global stage.

Wishing you more success brother

Amin. Thank you very much Boss

kpankpangolo:
Ogbeni, paragraphs exist for a reason. What kind of digital diarrhea did you post? Do the needful.

Leave the negative and just be happy with the guy, okay

Awesome! More wins for you IJN. China is pushing the envelope in technology more than any other country right now. The sky is your limit. Don't rest on your laurels. Keep pushing for more!

dsweetest:
Awesome! More wins for you IJN. China is pushing the envelope in technology more than any other country right now. The sky is your limit. Don't rest on your laurels. Keep pushing for more!

Thanks so much for the motivation. This is just the starting point by God's grace!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS.
MORE GRACE & FUTURE AWARD WINNINGS.

Congratulations to you.

HacheNoire:
On behalf of my Honorable self and His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), I extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to you on this remarkable achievement.

Once again, Congratulations and thanks for making our Great country Nigeria proud.

If only you’ll stop and think for a sec ..: you’ll notice that these people are not in your league… these are people that have what to do with their lives, not butt licking for monthly 30k naira

floss:
If only you’ll stop and think for a sec ..: you’ll notice that these people are not in your league… these are people that have what to do with their lives, not butt licking for monthly 30k naira

You have a right to your opinion. It’s all yours.

How will I be happy when I can’t read what he posted? Oya, you congratulate me for my own. “Yesterday, I xjdkfkjshekkjfjdhe jfjjdjjsjsjkekjfjf jjsntnnekfjjdjjsj cikfkehsjjfkejeeejf, and don’t forget that I skjfjjfkksjjjdkgk shnekkckkgnnsjg.”

dsweetest:
Leave the negative and just be happy with the guy, okay

Way to go guys! More wins...Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Huawei should employ you since you have mastered their cloud system enough to have come first.


Congratulations

ABSAO:
Huawei ICT Competition: A Contest Living Up to Its Name – Connection, Glory, and the FutureI write this with immense joy because I have always dreamed of the day I would sit and share a defining chapter of my career journey.My passion for technology didn’t begin in the lecture hall. It started on Nairaland, Nigeria’s most popular forum, while I was still a secondary school student. Back then, it was just raw curiosity with no clear direction. When I gained admission to study Engineering, I finally took the first real step. I dived into frontend development, learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and its frameworks. Through the Google Developer Club and other student tech communities, I crossed paths with the ABU Huawei ICT Academy. That encounter changed everything.For the first time, I saw technology not just as code, but as real-world impact. I took the academy’s courses, earned my certifications, and my focus shifted. I developed a strong passion for becoming a Cloud Solution Architect and began investing deeply in that path.In the 2024–2025 edition of the Huawei ICT Competition, I won second prize at the national stage. That achievement opened a new chapter. At the regional stage, I was placed in a strong team where someone else was more experienced in cloud. I had to take responsibility for the AI track. With barely any Python experience, I suddenly found myself racing against time — learning an entirely new domain in just weeks. It was intense. What was supposed to take a year, I had to master in three weeks of bootcamp. But that pressure revealed something powerful: the competition has a unique way of awakening the “can-do” spirit in you. The logo’s emphasis on agility is not just branding — it’s reality. Though we didn’t make it to the global finals, the experience was invaluable. I refused to let it end there.I did a honest SWOT analysis on myself, identified my gaps, and pushed harder. The following year, in the 2025–2026 edition, I made it all the way to the Global Finals — and won first prize.This time around, the challenges were different. I had to master collaboration under pressure, manage the fear of performing on the global stage, and balance anxiety with self-belief. The rigorous preparation, the industry-standard bootcamp held at Huawei’s facilities, and the opportunity to witness how large-scale technology infrastructure is built and managed gave me insights no classroom or book could provide.Beyond the technical growth, the experience was deeply human. Travelling to China for the first time, competing alongside talented students from across the world, and building connections with like-minded peers who share the same vision — these moments remain unforgettable.The Huawei ICT Competition is more than a contest. It is a carefully designed platform that truly delivers on its promise: I.C. The Future — Innovation, Connection, and the Future. It took a young man who started with mere passion and frontend development and transformed him into an AI Engineer.That, for me, is the real meaning of Connection, Glory, and Future.

You forgot to attach your full names to the article.


In whatever you do in life, don't forget to promote yourself by always making your name visible to the world as you grow in your field, it will further make you a brand and sell you even when there is no paid job.


I love seeing young people excel in technology. I really can't wait to mentor my son to become the next big name in the tech world. Science, Technology and Engineering will continue to rule the world, proud of you

ABSAO:
Huawei ICT Competition: A Contest Living Up to Its Name – Connection, Glory, and the FutureI write this with immense joy because I have always dreamed of the day I would sit and share a defining chapter of my career journey.My passion for technology didn’t begin in the lecture hall. It started on Nairaland, Nigeria’s most popular forum, while I was still a secondary school student. Back then, it was just raw curiosity with no clear direction. When I gained admission to study Engineering, I finally took the first real step. I dived into frontend development, learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and its frameworks. Through the Google Developer Club and other student tech communities, I crossed paths with the ABU Huawei ICT Academy. That encounter changed everything.For the first time, I saw technology not just as code, but as real-world impact. I took the academy’s courses, earned my certifications, and my focus shifted. I developed a strong passion for becoming a Cloud Solution Architect and began investing deeply in that path.In the 2024–2025 edition of the Huawei ICT Competition, I won second prize at the national stage. That achievement opened a new chapter. At the regional stage, I was placed in a strong team where someone else was more experienced in cloud. I had to take responsibility for the AI track. With barely any Python experience, I suddenly found myself racing against time — learning an entirely new domain in just weeks. It was intense. What was supposed to take a year, I had to master in three weeks of bootcamp. But that pressure revealed something powerful: the competition has a unique way of awakening the “can-do” spirit in you. The logo’s emphasis on agility is not just branding — it’s reality. Though we didn’t make it to the global finals, the experience was invaluable. I refused to let it end there.I did a honest SWOT analysis on myself, identified my gaps, and pushed harder. The following year, in the 2025–2026 edition, I made it all the way to the Global Finals — and won first prize.This time around, the challenges were different. I had to master collaboration under pressure, manage the fear of performing on the global stage, and balance anxiety with self-belief. The rigorous preparation, the industry-standard bootcamp held at Huawei’s facilities, and the opportunity to witness how large-scale technology infrastructure is built and managed gave me insights no classroom or book could provide.Beyond the technical growth, the experience was deeply human. Travelling to China for the first time, competing alongside talented students from across the world, and building connections with like-minded peers who share the same vision — these moments remain unforgettable.The Huawei ICT Competition is more than a contest. It is a carefully designed platform that truly delivers on its promise: I.C. The Future — Innovation, Connection, and the Future. It took a young man who started with mere passion and frontend development and transformed him into an AI Engineer.That, for me, is the real meaning of Connection, Glory, and Future.

Congratulations brother. This is inspiring. Wishing you more greater wins.

franchasng:
You forgot to attach your full names to the article.


In whatever you do in life, don't forget to promote yourself by always making your name visible to the world as you grow in your field, it will further make you a brand and sell you even when there is no paid job.


I love seeing young people excel in technology. I really can't wait to mentor my son to become the next big name in the tech world. Science, Technology and Engineering will continue to rule the world, proud of you

Duly noted sir. My name is on the medal but I acknowledge the fact that it's not visible enough. Thanks so much for the advice sir.

Nice one brother
You made us proud.
Keep it up.

ABSAO:
I'm sorry about this. I made this particular post with my phone. The original post was made with my PC, and you can see it's well punctuated.

You mean copy and paste from jatibiti?

Something that will not translate to anything in the Nigeria.

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