The Official Program Report: 2026 ICT Summer Boot Camp, In Full

ENUGU, NIGERIA — The long-anticipated 2026 Summer ICT Boot Camp at CIDJAP, Enugu, was held as anticipated. The program was an intensive digital skills development training designed to equip young people with relevant Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competencies for academic excellence, entrepreneurship, and future career opportunities.

This program was made possible by the board and members of If I Were XYZ Peace and Skills Acquisition Foundation, in collaboration with If I Were XYZ, Inc. (an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization), under the leadership of Mr. Cornelius Okwudili Chukwuemeka Ani.

Participants and staff gathered outside CIDJAP, Diocese of Enugu, at the start of the five-week program.

Participants were drawn from the If I Were XYZ Peace Clubs in nine selected schools across Enugu State. Fifteen of the twenty-one participants were selected from five schools in Nenwe alone. The program ran the full stipulated five weeks, August 11 to September 11, 2026, with practical, hands-on training across three tracks: Basic Computer Application, Graphic Design, and Web Development.

Through the program's partnership with King's Kids Secondary School, participants residing outside metropolitan Enugu were provided accommodation at a subsidized rate, with the organization covering accommodation and feeding for the entire five weeks. If I Were XYZ Peace and Skills Acquisition Foundation also provided four laptops to facilitate and enhance learning, especially for students enrolled in Web Development — a gesture made to help them internalize and sustain their training throughout the program.

The Complete Five-Week Curriculum

Beyond the day-by-day story already told in this series, here is the full breakdown of what each track actually covered, week by week.

Final projects from the Graphic Design track: student-designed jotters and a 2027 calendar, printed and bound.

Week 4: A Break to Relax and Bond

Having successfully completed the fourth week, organizers arranged a Saturday wellness and intellectual games outing. Hon. Daniel Ugwuja, former Local Government Chairman and a member of the Board of Trustees of If I Were XYZ Peace and Skills Acquisition Foundation, took the students through badminton, while Miss Precious Eze, PA to the Chairman, engaged them in field games, a Bible quiz, and word games. Students were encouraged to embrace hard work, put God first, read good books, and seek positive mentors.

Graduation Day

After five weeks of intensive learning, the boot camp came to a successful close on Friday, September 11, 2026. Engr. Paulinus Eze, Administrative Manager/HOD Networking, encouraged students to keep learning and growing with technology. Rev. Fr. Magnus Anyiam, Director of Verbum Networks, led a mini-seminar on public speaking and leadership. Outstanding Web Development students Kierean Ukaegbu of Emudo and Chinonso Mbani of Uhueze impressed everyone with their PowerPoint presentations, and certificates were presented by Fr. Magnus and Charity Ani to all twenty-one graduates.

All twenty-one participants at the closing ceremony, certificates in hand.

For the full day-by-day story of the program's final stretch, see Final Week Reflections and Graduation Day.

Meet All Twenty-One Participants

This is the complete roster of the 2026 ICT Summer Boot Camp, organized by track.

🌐 Web Development

Ukaegbu Scelitzbarnes Philengels

Ukaegbu Makuochukwu Kierean

Mbani Chinonso Gift

🎨 Graphic Design

Ngozika Chimeremumma Divine

Mbah Ebere Mercy

Nwaokike-John Samuel

Ndubisi Chizaram Flourish

💻 Basic Computer Application

Solomon Joy Miracle

Madunwobodo Nancy M.

Onyemachi Favour Nmesoma

Augustine Favour Eberechukwu

Kalu Favour Chikamara

Orji Mmesoma Recheal

Esom Chinaza Precious

Ndubuisi Godswill Ani C.

Omeanu Chimdalu Goodnews

Ede Darren Kosisochukwu

Madu Chidinma Miracle

Theophilius Prevail Chimdindu

👥 Program Leadership

Mrs. Ani Charity Ogechi
Country Representative