Energy Essential for Socioeconomic Development, Says ABU Professor
He also discussed the nature of electricity, describing how it is generated through the interaction of magnets and copper coils. Prof. Amoka warned about the dangers of electric shock due to the human body's conductivity.
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Professor AbdelGaffar Amoka AbdelMalik of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, emphasized the crucial role of energy in socioeconomic development during his inaugural lecture on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The lecture, titled "The Dirty Dielectrics: Imagine a World of Electricity Without It," took place at the University Assembly Hall, Main Campus, Samaru.
Prof. Amoka highlighted the increasing demand for power due to population growth and explained that electricity generation relies on safe insulation systems. He stressed that as power output rises, so does the electrical stress on these systems, which are vital for the reliability of electric power systems. Insulation failure, he noted, can lead to costly system breakdowns.
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He also discussed the nature of electricity, describing how it is generated through the interaction of magnets and copper coils. Prof. Amoka warned about the dangers of electric shock due to the human body's conductivity.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kabiru Bala, who chaired the occasion, commended Prof. Amoka for his contributions to knowledge and mentoring young researchers. He emphasized the fundamental role of physics in the development of other sciences.
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Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. Ibrahim Musa Jaro, thanked attendees and wished them a safe journey home.
