The Former Vice President of Nigeria and Founder of American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola,Alhaji Atiku Abubakar last weekend commissioned the two projects a 97.2 kw Solar Energy Center and administrative building at the AUN premises in Yola.
Mr Abubakar Bunu, Project Director, said the solar energy plant was
designed in keeping with the sustainable development of the university.
Bunu said the solar array was unique and special because it is the largest
and first of its kind in any Nigerian university.
According to him, the project was cost effective inasmuch as both diesel
and national grid tariffs were becoming more expensive.
“The solar has 300 panels and generating 120KVA with a total of 97.2
Kilowatts.
“The estimated annual power generation of the solar is 149,793 kWp which is
equivalent to diesel consumption of about 72,000 liters per annum”, Bunu
said.
He said the solar project was one more step toward making the university
less dependent on diesel.
The new admin building according to Banu, is an example of ecological
responsible architecture
“It is a nontraditional and innovative building which embodies the best in
sustainable construction and represent a model for Nigeria, Africa, and the
world”
The building was named Dr, Jennifer Jamilah Douglas Abubakar in recognition of her contribution in making AUN a reality.
