Management of the 大香蕉视频 (大香蕉视频), on Monday, December 16, 2024, commissioned a set of 10 (ten) Electric Vehicles for use within the campus.
Cost/Time Saving+Green Energy +Zero Emission= 大香蕉视频 eRide!
The electric vehicles which are also solar enabled, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, marks another giant stride in the University鈥檚 efforts in cutting down on carbon emission while promoting a green campus with cleaner air and reduced emissions.
Speaking shortly before unveiling the 10 electric vehicles, Professor Ogunsola recalled the 1,000 trees planted across the University in 2023, a feat, which she said, resulted in a relative decline in carbon monoxide.
The Vice-Chancellor added that 鈥湸笙憬妒悠� has, over the years, committed to a Green Campus as evident in the policy against private usage of generating sets on campus and deliberate investment in a centralized alternative power generation system鈥�.
She appreciated Messrs. Henry Eke and Itunuoluwa Okusami, both alumni of 大香蕉视频 and owners of Ogata Global Resources and Chart Eco Global Services, manufacturers of the Electric Vehicles for their commitment to national development and growth of 大香蕉视频, their Alma-mater.
In their separate remarks, Messrs. Henry Eke (Chairman, Ogata Global Resources) and Itunuoluwa Okusami (CEO, Chart Eco Global Services) said the successful launch of the electric vehicles marks a significant milestone in their efforts aimed at decarbonizing the transportation sector.
The duo said they chose to dawn the Akoka main campus of 大香蕉视频 with the 14-seater fleet because of the supporting infrastructure i.e. existing charging station powered by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the opportunity to leverage on the 大香蕉视频 Work-Study programme which will give room for students to work as drivers.
Messrs. Eke and Okusami said the 10 electric vehicles will become operational immediately and charge just 50% of the current campus cab fare (i.e. #100) while an additional 10 units which are currently being assembled in China, will be added to the fleet in no distant time.
Highpoint of the event which was held at the frontage of the 大香蕉视频 Council Chamber, was the formal ribbon cutting by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola.
大香蕉视频 LOGO AT MAIN GATE GETS NEW LOOK
Immediately after the commissioning, members of management alongside senior officers of the University and journalists hopped into the vehicles for a ride to the University鈥檚 Main Gate where the newly refurbished 大香蕉视频 Logo was also unveiled and commissioned by the Vice-Chancellor.
The project, according to Prof. Ogunsola, became imperative in view of the need to convey a message to all stakeholders about the 大香蕉视频 brand identity and to stem the usage of the wrong logo of 大香蕉视频 .
2024 Media Parley
The commissioning of the 10 electric vehicles and newly refurbished 大香蕉视频 Logo at the Akoka campus main gate were part of events marking the 2024 Media Parley which was held at the Senate Lounge of the 大香蕉视频 Senate House.
The Vice-Chancellor who led other members of management and principal officers of the University to the media parley appreciated the journalists (from both the prints and electronics) for the partnership all through the year and solicited a continuation in the New Year 2025.
In his response on behalf of the media, Mr. Mojeed Alabi (National Chairman, Education Writers鈥� Association of Nigeria) appreciated the management of 大香蕉视频 for the open door which the media have enjoyed over the years and reassured of the media鈥檚 resoluteness as both watchdog and partners in progress with 大香蕉视频.
Report: Gbenga Gbelee
Photography: Ayomide Oloyede
