Energy expert, Prof. Sambo, urges FULafia to lead initiatives for use of smokeless coal
Energy expert, Prof. Sambo, urges FULafia to lead initiatives for use of smokeless coal
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A seasoned engineer, administrator, teacher and author, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, has called on the Federal University of Lafia ( FULafia) to initiate the process for the use of coal for cooking in Nasarawa State.
Coal is among the most important fossil fuels, accounting for 25% of total energy consumption and 40% of worldwide electricity generation.
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Coal should, however, not to be confused with charcoal as coal is a black, solid, carbon-rich mineral, which is mined underground, while charcoal is the ultimate form of burnt wood.
According to Sambo, since the creation of fire and coals, mankind has been attempting to perfect how to cook their food, saying that the use of coal remains among the safest methods.
Sambo, who served as the vice-chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and briefly as the pioneer vice-chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna, spoke as a keynote speaker during a symposium organised by the Centre for Energy Studies, FULafia, recently.
Sambo’s keynote theme was titled: “Unlocking Nigeria’s Energy Potential Through Policy and Innovation.”
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Prof. Sambo, a two-time director-general of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), said that the use of coal tantamount to opting for a natural and sustainable energy source.
“Sourced locally, coal be a great way to bring more nature into our daily lives and food,” he said.
The Emeritus Professor Sambo said that coal is effective because it burns steadily, keeping a room heated for longer than firewood.
He said that “coal stoves provide steady heat without needing to be resupplied multiple times a day, so it’s much more maintenance-free.”
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Sambo, currently the Vice President of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), said: “ You might be put off by coal’s environmental impact, or you can’t burn coal because you’re in a smoke control area. Fortunately, smokeless coal alternatives exist to provide fantastic heating performance in a much cleaner fashion. Alternatives include manufactured smokeless coals and natural anthracite.”
Earlier, in welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, said that the University placed strong emphasis on research and innovation with a view to solving problems within its immediate environment and the world.
He said that the theme of the symposium “reflects our collective commitment to harnessing the power of policy and innovation to unlock Nigeria’s energy potential.”
Many dignitaries including Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, the Di-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Prof. Ademola Adisa Bello, Registrar, COREN, Abuja, Dr Salisu Dahiru, Director-General, Nigerian Climate Change Council, Abuja, and senior officials of FULafia attended the symposium.
