The students created the prototype as their
final year project.
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 journalists in Ilorin that they had
nurtured the passion to construct the aircraft when
they were in 100 level, adding that it was now their
final year project.
Mr. 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.
Mr. 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,
Tajudeen Ajiboye, said the students had
demonstrated a high level of intellectualism inspite
of the challenges they faced.
Mr. 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.
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