Nigeria government have been advised to find other uses for its fossil fuel deposit and pay more attention to the development of other sources of renewable energies in the country.
The advised was giving by former Director General of Nigeria Energy Commission, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo during the commissioning of the first Nigeria solar powered electric car charging stations at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto.
He says the world has shifted attention to cleaner energy sources that promote efficiency and more environmental friendly fuel with zero gas emission and Nigeria cannot be left behind in this regard
Also speaking at the commissioning ceremony , Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Commission, Jelani Aliyu described the launched of the solar charging station as a milestone achievement and the beginning of a new era in Nigeria .
According to him, the centre is a clear testimony of the federal government's commitment to promoting advanced technology on Nigeria necessary that to power the nation's economy to a greater height.
He says the collaboration between the NADDC and Nigeria universities of which the Usmanu Danfodio university is one of then is to to ensure the adoption of advance technology anywhere in the world in Nigeria.
The two other universities working with NADDC are the University of Lagos, and the University of Nigeria Nsuka aim at aiding research and development in this sector.
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