Leadership (Abuja)
Golu Timothy
26 March 2008
Abuja — A Nigerian in diaspora and an expert in solar energy production, Dr. Mohammed B. Hussaini has promised to solve the power crisis in the Federal Capital Territory if only the FCT authorities engaged him to do so.
He said the capital city enjoys a good quality sun that can be tapped for both domestic and industrial use.
Mohammed, who intends to meet the FCT minister, Dr. Aliyu Umar Modibbo to discuss details of his plans, is currently the president and chief executive officer of a U.S-based Eagle Technologies International, LLC. He said he is responding to calls by President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua for those living abroad to come home and contribute to the development of the country.
Speaking to LEADERSHIP yesterday, Mohammed said he can conveniently and comfortably provide solar energy solutions that can cover a broad range of products for home, corporate and industrial grade applications, which include solutions for shops, and small businesses.
According to him, the alternative energy solutions, when installed, will last for between 20-22 years, and that it will cover street lights at the first instance.
He said the FCT can engage his services in the provision of street traffic lights, before moving into other areas, just like the Niger State government has done by engaging solar investor.
Major product solutions available for supply include; integrated back-up power system, home solar power system, solar water pumping systems solar traffic and garden lights, and village solar products, charges for mobile phones, among others.
Eagle technologies international, he added, holds an exclusive lincense from its U.S technical partner to manufacture and market solar cookers in Nigeria.
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