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Students Build Electric Car from Scratch, Ignite Grassroots Tech Revolution in Nigeria

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Musa Na Allah, Sokoto

In a landmark achievement set to redefine Nigeria’s technological potential, students of Brilliant Footsteps International Academy in Sokoto State have built an electric vehicle from the scratch.

This unprecedented breakthrough by secondary school students places Northern Nigeria at the forefront of grassroots innovation.

The electric vehicle, dubbed BMT 1.0, was developed by Senior Secondary School III students as their final graduation project.

The accomplishment is being hailed as a defining moment in Nigeria’s education and technology landscape.

Entirely conceived, designed, and assembled by the students themselves, the BMT 1.0 represents a bold stride toward sustainable technology.

The students received critical technical guidance from Maglush Electrical Company, which acted as consultants throughout the engineering and manufacturing process.

During a press briefing on Saturday, Dr. Shadi Sabeh, Proprietor and General Manager of the academy, praised the students’ ingenuity. “This isn’t just a project’s a message.

“It proves that with the right mindset and support, our youth can reshape the narrative of innovation in Africa,” he said.

The BMT 1.0 is powered by a Battery Management System (BMS), which requires 3 to 4 hours of charging and offers a range of up to 30 kilometers per full charge. It combines three core engineering systems: mechanical framework, electrical configuration, and body design.

Master Ahmed Sadi, the project team leader, explained that 15 students collaborated closely to bring the vision to life. Each member contributed to specific technical areas ranging from wiring and chassis fabrication to power integration and software testing.

One of the prominent contributors, Aisha Ahmed, emphasized the broader potential of the project. “If nurtured and improved, this could drastically cut transport costs, reduce environmental damage, and help curb Nigeria’s dependence on imported vehicles,” she said.

Aisha also stressed the growing urgency for Africa to embrace green technologies. She described the BMT 1.0 as a symbol of what’s possible when innovation is locally driven and environmentally conscious.

The car’s unveiling has sparked national attention, drawing praise from education stakeholders, environmentalists, and policymakers.

Many argue that this feat underlines the need for urgent investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the grassroots level.

Dr. Sabeh echoed this sentiment, urging public and private sector collaboration to identify and support young innovators.

“This project should inspire a long-term national policy on innovation incubation at the school level,” he said.

The project’s success is even more impressive considering the typical limitations of schools in Northern Nigeria limited infrastructure, funding, and access to high-tech tools.

The students’ achievement is a beacon of what is possible in under-resourced environments.

As the BMT 1.0 rolls into the public spotlight, it represents more than a transportation solution it is a rallying cry.

A cry that the future of Africa’s mobility, sustainability, and innovation does not have to be imported. It can be dreamed, built, and driven by African youth starting in Sokoto.

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