Ali David and Patrick Effiong, two final year students of
the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, 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.
Also speaking with newsmen, the project supervisor, Tajudeen
Ajiboye, said the students had demonstrated a high level of intellectualism in
spite 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.
