UNILAG inaugurates buses using solar energy, electricity

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday inaugurated buses using solar energy and electricity aimed at achieving zero emission.

The university also unveiled its updated logo.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, unveiled the buses and logo at a media parley in Lagos.

Ogunsola said that the buses were made and donated by two alumni of the institution who owned companies called Ogata Global Resources and Chart Eco Global Services.

“The buses will be used for public transportation.

“These buses are prepared for sustainable planning. They are using solar and can be charged through electricity.

“UNILAG has good air quality, and we want to maintain that. One of the pollution sources is emissions from cars.

“The old logo does not represent the brand of UNILAG; we want our partners and stakeholders to use the updated logo,” she said.

She thanked media organisations for support and constructive criticisms.

“Thank you for being part of our journey and interrogating us when necessary.

“We are looking forward to a great and better 2025 for all of us including students and staff,” she said.

Mr Itunu Okusami, Consultant-in-Chief, Chart Eco Global Services, said that the company partnered with UNILAG in the innovation ‘because this institution is an impact house for technologies’.

Okusami said that the organisation also wanted to enhance UNILAG’s work-study initiatives ‘because we want to get students to join our workforce’.

“We also want to increase their creativity. Most importantly, we want to reduce the cost of transportation in the university,” he said.

Mr Henry Eke, Chairman, Ogata Global Resources, said that the organisation was happy to introduce the buses to his alma mater.

“These buses are fully zero-emission and fully electric.

Mr Mojeed Alabi, National President, Education Writers Association of Nigeria, thanked UNILAG management at the event for support for education reporters.

It was reported that the buses were tested by some members of UNILAG management.