Nsukka-born Emeka Nelson claims to have invented a generator that runs on water, a machine for recycling non-biodegradable wastes. His third invention, a bio digester, is under development.
A graduate of the National Metallurgical Training Institute has started a fundraising campaign on social media trough his partner, Karo Kanye Akamune.
Photos of made in Nigeria water-powered generator went viral on Facebook. Photo: Karo Kanye Akamune
Apparently, the young man needs at least N1,000,000 (about $5,000) right now for continuation of his research and products’ improvements. The next step is to collect two million naira from angel investors.
Made in Nigeria water-powered generator (hydroelectric generator) in action. Photo: Karo Kanye Akamune
“Creative and inventive minds in Africa should be identified, supported and celebrated. Instead of marrying a third wife or building a forth house you would hardly ever sleep in, invest that money in people like Emeka Nelson,” Karo Kanye Akamune urges Nigerians on Facebook.
Emeka poses near MGBANWE C12, a machine that turns non-biodegradable wastes like plastics, waterproof nylon, etc. into “petrol, kerosene, diesel and some other heavy oils and interlocking stones”. Photo: Karo Kanye Akamune
Emeka runs his private company, Creative E Machines, based in Awka, Nigeria. An interlocking stone that was allegedly produced by MGBANWE C12. Photo: Karo Kanye Akamune
“I can imagine a world where human feaces, urine etc are turned into cooking gas and best of fertilizers for our farmers.
“I can imagine a society where this machine replaces all our soak away and pit latrine toilet systems. Creative minds tech team is working on it now,” the scientist wrote in his post dated February 6, announcing the new invention.
The innovators are in search for angel investors. Photo: Karo Kanye Akamune
“Always remember, a country that does not produce man-made goods and services will always lag behind,” Karo Kanye Akamune notes.
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Posted: at 7-02-2016 09:24 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
emma4love3 at 7-02-2016 10:18 AM (8 years ago) (m)
in china them use their wast for cooking gas....... to invent a generator that runs on water.... wow that the hight of it all.....bro u too much hope govrt wil asist u... becos them say money no dey oooooh
Posted: at 7-02-2016 10:18 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
factfinding at 7-02-2016 12:26 PM (8 years ago) (m)
Our Govt will over look this type of news, for them to empowered this type of talented mind they prefer to transfer our stolen fund to oversea where WHITE people is using it to develop their own country, God will help us.
Posted: at 7-02-2016 12:26 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
“I can imagine a society where this machine replaces all our soak away and pit latrine toilet systems. Creative minds tech team is working on it now,” the scientist wrote in his post dated February 6, announcing the new invention.“I can imagine a world where human feaces, urine etc are turned into cooking gas and best of fertilizers for our farmers. Even turned Into Maggi, oil, and curry.
Posted: at 7-02-2016 06:03 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie