Talented Graduate from Katsina State Builds Bike that Runs Only on Electricity
- A Nigerian university graduate identified as Idris Muhammed has been celebrated on social media for inventing a bike that uses electricity
- The Katsina state scholar's invention is said to be able to run for a long period of time when it is fully charged
- Many people lamented that Idris' invention though incredible may not be heard of again as the country doesn't support the innovation of its citizens
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Idris Muhammed is one of the many bundles of talents West African country Nigeria is blessed with.
The university graduate recently became an internet sensation for his remarkable two-wheeled innovation.
Idris who finished from Al Qalam University in Katsina state invented a bike that runs only on electricity.
Abubakar B. who shared the wonderful development on LinkedIn said the bike has a top speed of 50km per hour.
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Abubakar added that when fully charged, the electric bike can run for long. He stated that the period for a full charge is 3 hours.
In photos he shared, Idris could be seen seated on his blue-coloured innovation that looks like a normal motorbike howbeit with a modification in its look. It appears to be made for only its rider and cannot take two persons at a go.
Nigerians hail Idris
Isiaq Sodiq Olamilekan wrote:
"Well I am not surprised, lot of people have created similar innovation only to be funded by a foreigner... who will fund this project."
Daniel Bekederemo said:
"Nigeria is a bundle of talent that's tied up and locked away by bad leadership. What a great work from this fellow "
Emmanuel Saduwa stated:
"We have lots of talents in Nigeria, we are so blessed but am afraid the government will turn a blind eye on this one ☝️☝️☝️ just like others."
Marina Osoba remarked:
"What an awesome inventor! We should all patronise him! He will go far with the necessary help."
Mandella Golkus thought:
"This is awesome. Idris should be celebrated."
Man builds motorbikes that run on fuel using scrap materials
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a talented man had built motorbikes that run on fuel from scrap materials.
At 38, Sumaila has defeated impediments and is building bicycles and motorbikes propelled by two-stroke engines that use oil mixed with gasoline or petrol.
He uses scrap metals in moulding the bikes. Sumaila told a trusted Ghanaian news media, Briefly News that he wants to expand the business to train more people in the craft because he has a quest to transfer his talent to others.
Sumaila, a father of three, further mentioned that this passion drives him towards achieving his goals.
He said:
"I need advanced tools to work. Also, I need an investor to finance the expansion of the business because I need a workshop to train people.
"I just love the work, and I want to use my talent to help other people, particularly people living with disabilities."
Source: Briefly News
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