Big Wins, Bigger Innovations: GoUni Students Bag ₦6 Million in Bluecode Hackathon
It was a moment of celebration at Godfrey Okoye University Enugu as nine students received a total of ₦6 million in prize money after emerging as the best in the Bluecode Hackathon Enugu.
The competition, organized by the Directorate of Competitions and sponsored by Bluecode Africa brought together 19 teams who worked tirelessly to design innovative applications using Bluecode’s payment API. After a thorough evaluation by industry experts, three teams came out on top:
First Place – Reniside Team (₦3,000,000)
Two young men impressed the judges with their groundbreaking fintech solution, earning them the top prize.
Second Place – Team Majesty (₦2,000,000)
A diverse team of three men and two women secured second place with their creative and functional application.
Third Place – Team Grace (₦1,000,000)
Their well-thought-out solution earned them third place, proving their talent and dedication.
The event had in attendance the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, who encouraged the winners to keep pushing boundaries. He also announced that the Enugu State Government is looking to integrate technology into its e-governance programs and will involve participants from the hackathon in future tech initiatives.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, Deputy VC Administration, Prof. Sergius Udeh, reminded participants that a university is not just for learning but also for research and community service. He emphasized that Godfrey Okoye University is committed to innovation and advancing technology.
The Managing Director of Bluecode Nigeria, Mr. Davidson Regha, urged the participants to think big and develop their ideas further, while Bluecode Africa’s Managing Director, Mr. Odin Krisymayr, praised the university for producing students with such a strong interest in technology.
Director of Competitions, Mrs. Uchanta Chukwu, expressed gratitude to Bluecode Africa for sponsoring the initiative. She reaffirmed that the Directorate of Competitions will continue to organize events that challenge and inspire students.
For the winners, this was not just about prize money. It was about proving that young minds in Nigeria and Godfrey Okoye University in particular can create world-class solutions. It was about setting the stage for bigger opportunities in the tech world.
The future of technology is being built right here, and these students are leading the way.
