Two 500 level students of the Department
of Mechanical Engineering at the
University of Ilorin, Ali David and Patrick
Effiong, have constructed an aircraft
prototype.
The duo told newsmen in Ilorin that they
had nurtured the passion to construct
the aircraft when they were in 100 level,
adding that it was no their final year
project.
David noted that many of his colleagues
were skeptical when they first broached
the subject, adding that they were not
deterred by the challenges they faced.
“What we are actually working on is a
machine that will lift up itself through
the law of aerodynamics and having an
engine, a propeller and the fuselage,” he
added. Effiong, on his part, said: “With
some of our lecturers backing us, we
were motivated; we decided that we can
carry out the construction.
“Ali brought the idea to me that he had
the dream of constructing an aircraft, but
I didn’t really buy the idea then and I
thought he had forgotten about it.
“ So when we got to 400 level, he raised
the idea again.’’ Also speaking with
newsmen, the project supervisor, Dr
Tajudeen Ajiboye, said the students had
demonstrated a high level of
intellectualism inspite of the challenges
they faced. Ajiboye, who said the
students were faced with the problems of
materials and manpower at the initial
stage, commended them for their tenacity
to accomplish
the project.
(NAN)
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