BUK Vice-Chancellor Commissions Solar Facility to Power 500-Capacity Study Hall

The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, fsi, has commissioned a solar-powered inverter facility at the Kitchen Conversion (New Hall), providing a major boost to student welfare during the ongoing examination period. The commissioning took place on Tuesday evening.

The newly installed system is designed to deliver uninterrupted 24-hour electricity to the 500-seat study hall, creating a stable and conducive environment for students writing their second-semester examinations.

The facility is powered by a 3KVA inverter supported by a 1,000-battery arm configuration, ensuring sustained energy supply. Speaking at the event, Professor Musa described the project as part of a broader plan to upgrade and modernize campus utilities.

He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to supporting academic excellence, noting that comprehensive renovations of student hostels will begin immediately. The Vice-Chancellor also revealed plans to replicate similar solar-powered solutions across other campuses to cushion the effects of national grid instability.

Following the commissioning, Professor Musa, accompanied by the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Mukhtar Ridwan Bunza, inspected facilities at the Deanery.

Reacting to the development, the President of the BUK Students’ Union Government (SUG), Comrade Abdulmudallib Kalli Sheriff, praised the initiative as timely and focused on student needs. He emphasized that consistent lighting during examination periods plays a crucial role in enhancing both academic performance and campus security.

The project aligns with BUK’s ongoing efforts to adopt renewable energy solutions, reduce operational costs, and advance its green campus agenda.