The Enugu Hackathon 2025 has officially launched its highly anticipated Campus Rounds, sparking a wave of innovation across top tertiary institutions in the state. With a mission to discover and empower the brightest student innovators, the initiative is set to transform the future of tech — from the lecture halls of Nsukka to the streets of Enugu.
Over the coming weeks, the Hackathon train will stop at:
🎓 University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
🎓 Coal City University
🎓 University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC)
🎓 Institute of Management and Technology (IMT)
🎓 Godfrey Okoye University
Each round will feature pitches, prototypes, and problem-solving sprints by students solving real-world challenges through bold, tech-powered ideas. Top teams from each institution will progress to the grand finale, where they’ll compete for over $100,000 in funding, startup support, and mentorship opportunities.
Speaking on the importance of this initiative, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering a digital-first economy:
“The Enugu Hackathon is not just a competition. It is a blueprint for the future we are building — one driven by innovation, powered by our youth, and anchored on our vision of growing Enugu's economy to $30 billion by 2031.”
The Hackathon is being implemented by the Enugu SME Center and the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy and MSMEs, as part of the government’s broader digital transformation strategy.
In his remarks, Mr. Arinze Chilo-Offiah, the Special Adviser and Director-General of the Enugu SME Center, added:
“We are witnessing a generational shift. These campus rounds are not just about code and prototypes — they’re about activating the minds that will build the next Flutterwave, the next Andela, right here from Enugu. We’re proud to be building the pipeline that powers Nigeria’s digital future.”
With a vibrant blend of youthful energy, innovation, and public-private partnership, Enugu Hackathon 2025 is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic student tech initiatives in the country.