Bayero University, Kano, has commissioned 20 solar-powered tricycles through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention, aimed at improving campus transportation, promoting innovation, and advancing green energy solutions in Nigerian universities.
The commissioning ceremony, held on Monday, October 20, 2025, marked a major milestone in the University’s drive toward sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, commended TETFund for the intervention, describing it as a significant contribution to improving welfare and innovation in tertiary institutions in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are delighted to commission 20 solar-powered tricycles provided through TETFund’s special intervention. These vehicles will help ease movement within our campuses and reduce the stress faced by students and staff. Beyond transportation, this project reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation,” Professor Musa stated.
He explained that the solar-powered tricycles would complement the University’s existing petrol-powered fleet. He added that the initiative would help cut fuel costs, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen the University’s green transport policy.
The Vice Chancellor urged members of the University community to make responsible and efficient use of the tricycles, noting that the project demonstrates how public institutions can adopt renewable energy solutions for social and environmental impact.
Also in attendance were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Aliyu Mu’azu; the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor Amina Mustapha; the Registrar, Haruna Aliyu; the Bursar, Rabi’u Dauda; and the University Librarian, Dr. Kabiru Dahiru Abbas.
The commissioning represents another milestone in TETFund’s ongoing commitment to transforming Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through targeted investments in research, infrastructure, and sustainable innovation. It also reinforces Bayero University’s mission to remain a model of academic excellence and environmental consciousness.
