In the heart of Nigeria’s growing tech innovation scene, young minds like Bilyaminu Hassan are emerging as key players in the future of technology, particularly in addressing the country’s critical energy challenges.
A 24-year-old inventor from Isa Local Government in Sokoto state, Hassan has long been passionate about creating tech solutions to solve real-world problems.
A graduate of Ummaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic in Sokoto, Hassan’s enthusiasm for innovation began at a young age and has led to the development of several groundbreaking projects.
Among his creations are a rechargeable lamp and a local phone charger, both tailored to meet the needs of his community in Sokoto.
However, it’s his latest invention—a prototype two-pole transformer—that is generating buzz across Nigeria’s tech landscape.
This transformer, designed to power households and businesses, uses six interconnected motors, one of which serves as a generator to supply electricity.
What sets it apart is its ability to integrate solar energy, making it a sustainable, eco-friendly solution to Nigeria’s unreliable power supply.
“With the available resources here with us, I managed to use six motors that can rotate one, and the one can generate power supplying the current,” he explained.
If fully developed, Hassan’s two-pole transformer could revolutionize the energy sector by providing cheaper, more accessible power to over 500 households, even those with heavy electrical appliances. The system is capable of running at 70-80% capacity, minimizing the need for costly maintenance.
“This system can generate electricity to over 500 households, involving those with heavy electrical appliances, with the system running at about 70-80 capacity.
“If I have more resources, I will improve it and show how it is different from other traditional transformers.”
Despite his impressive accomplishments, Hassan’s journey has not been without obstacles.
Financial constraints have been a constant barrier, forcing him to take on menial jobs to fund his projects. At times, he has even run out of money, relying on support from kind-hearted individuals to keep his work going.
Particularly on the two-pole transformer, Hassan revealed, “I ran out of money several time and I had to rely on menial jobs, until when someone offered financial help, which kept the project going.”
Hassan’s achievements have not gone unnoticed. In his community, he is seen as a young genius with the potential to solve pressing issues in the country.
“Despite the hurdles, one thing that keeps me going is my people like what i do, and most importantly, it practically solve their problems.
Activists like Junaidu Isa have called on the Nigerian government to recognize and support innovators like Hassan. “Bilyaminu’s exceptional talent deserves recognition,” Isa said.
“Tata’s exceptional talent demands attention and nurturing. This bright young mind requires government support to unlock his full potential, it should be valued and capitalized,” Isa said.
For Hassan, the next step in his journey is to gain the support of government bodies, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
He believes that with adequate funding and collaboration with experts in the field, he can bring his ideas to life and provide sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s most pressing problems.
