Moniepoint Inc, has opened applications for the second cohort of its DreamDevs initiative to strengthen Africa’s technology pipeline by equipping recent graduates with industry-ready skills.
The first cohort of the programme, launched last year, resulted in four hires which are three interns and one full-time engineer.
Selection into the second cohort will be based on technical aptitude, learning potential, and alignment with Moniepoint’s values of innovation and excellence.
Felix Ike, co-founder and chief technology officer at Moniepoint Inc said the company is expanding its commitment to the initiative following the success of its pilot cohort.
“The results from our first cohort validated our belief that with the right training and support, Africa’s young tech talent can compete globally,” Ike said.
“This year, we’re doubling down on our commitment by aiming to convert half of our participants into full-time employees. For us, DreamDevs is about creating sustainable career pathways that drive Africa’s digital economy forward,” he added.
Selection into the second cohort will be based on technical aptitude, learning potential, and alignment with Moniepoint’s values of innovation and excellence.
DreamDevs forms part of Moniepoint’s broader talent development strategy and aligns with its vision of using technology to power economic inclusion across Africa.
The initiative complements other programmes supported by the company, including HatchDev—a collaboration with NITHub, University of Lagos which trains about 500 specialised developers annually in areas such as software engineering, intelligent systems, and IoT.
It also builds on Moniepoint’s Women-in-Tech programme, now in its fifth year.
The programme is further aligned with the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, where Moniepoint is a key sponsor.
While 3MTT focuses on large-scale digital skills training nationwide, DreamDevs provides a more specialised pathway that takes graduates from foundational skills through to employment.
“We’re proud to support the government’s vision of building three million technical talents while also creating direct employment opportunities through initiatives like DreamDevs,” Ike stated.
“By investing in young people and providing them with practical experience and product development opportunities, we are contributing to sustainable economic growth across the continent.”
The DreamDevs initiative is opened to graduates across Nigeria, and is positioned as a national talent search for emerging software engineers.
From a large pool of applicants, only 20 high-potential candidates will be selected annually to participate in an intensive nine-week bootcamp.
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Top-performing participants will then progress into internship placements, with opportunities for full-time employment at Moniepoint.
The programme targets graduates of technology, computer science, engineering, and related disciplines who already possess foundational programming skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
During the bootcamp, participants receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced Moniepoint software engineers, exposing them to real-world product development and engineering workflows.
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Participants from the first cohort have also attested to the programme’s impact.
Victor Adepoju, who is now a backend engineer at Moniepoint, said the initiative provided both technical depth and essential workplace skills.
“The organisation of the programme was top-notch. The training covered a wide range of topics and gave me a solid foundation, particularly in cloud technologies like Google Cloud Platform.
“The emphasis on soft skills such as planning and prioritisation has been invaluable in my day-to-day work,”Adepoju said.
