Kwarapoly commences production of gas, diesel to boost economy
By Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has begun work on gas production and other valuable commodities for domestic and industrial uses.
This is sequel to intense research and innovation by the polytechnic towards tackling challenges Nigerians face in getting these essential products.
Mas’ud Elelu, the Rector of the Polytechnic, who made this known in his speech delivered at the 25th convocation ceremony, noted that the gesture is aimed at easing accessibility of daily needs for households with aim of developing the state and the country at large.
The Rector disclosed that the polytechnic was able to access research fund fully from the TETFund, saying, “Indeed, the polytechnic has tried its best within the available resources to keep the institution in full stream.”
“On our campus, we have Paralysis Oil Plant for generating gas, diesel to power generator and produces kerosene as well. The remnants from the plant can be used further for the production of shoe polish and toner for printer.
“Also, Biomass Dryer; the device used for drying of fruits and vegetables by utilizing agricultural wastes as heat source.
” There is also the incubator specially fabricated for hatching eggs as well as Briquette Machine, which produces briquette that helps rural dwellers to ignite fire. The machine use different farm wastes as input and different shapes of briquettes as output. Briquette stove has been fabricated as well; instead of kerosene, briquette fires the stove for domestic use.
“We are excited about these innovations as it promises to help in tackling some challenges Nigerians have in the supply of these products which are so vital for domestic and industrial usage,” he explained
Other machines fabricated include; Fixed Cold Storage for food and vegetables storage, Mobile Cold Storage, Evaporating Cooling system, and Pando Yam Machine.
The Rector, however, enjoined the graduands to explore their technical hands-on for economic gain and be self reliant towards contributing meanifully to the economic development of the nation.
SIKIRAT SHEHU, Ilorin