-seeks FG support for mass production
August 24, 2024
By Samuel Ogunsona
Olaro Federal Polytechnic Rector, Dr. Mukail Akinde, announces ambitious plan for a mini assembly plant for the newly built electric automated tricycle.
The electric automated tricycle, a brainchild of the polytechnic’s innovative research and development efforts, promises to transform the countries transportation landscape.
This eco-friendly vehicle is designed to provide an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional transportation modes.
Dr Mukail, who called on the federal government to support the néw innovative project said the success of the commercial production of the tricycle would help a lot to cut importation.
“My expectation now is to see how we can take the tricycle to the industry. Let me also tell you that this is just the prototype, the main design will contain three people; the rider and two other people at the back.
“It will also contain a solar-powered panel that will be charging the tricycle. That has already been designed but we are looking for people to partner with like Innoson or whoever that will help us take the innovation to the industry for commercial production.
“If we cannot produce this tricycle in commercial quantity, it means that we shall be importing it and this will pile more pressure on our exchange rate. So we are asking for agencies that will support us and also fund this polytechnic so that we can do better.
“We want to have a mini assembly plant here in the way we can produce like 10 tricycles or more. I want to assure you that by next season we are producing three of these tricycles that we shall be using on our campus.” He stated.
The proposed mini assembly plant will enable mass production of the electric tricycle, creating employment opportunities and stimulating local economic growth.
