BUK Student Wins ₦300,000 for Innovative Energy Solution

Idri, a student at Bayero University Kano (BUK), won ₦300,000 for his project designed to tackle Nigeria's persistent electricity shortage during a national conference focused on research commercialization. The conference, which took place on a Tuesday, was attended by BUK's Vice Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, who emphasized the university's commitment to moving beyond research to produce commercially viable products.

The event attracted 12 student innovators who pitched ideas aimed at solving real-world problems. The Director General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. Obiag Edith Amadiobi, underscored the importance of patenting research results to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Professor Moham Maina, chairman of the local organizing committee, announced that the top six innovators received cash prizes, with the first place awarded ₦300,000 and second place ₦200,000. This initiative marks a significant step in BUK's efforts to connect academic research with industry applications.