- Students of Brilliant Footsteps International Academy in Sokoto built a fully functional electric car named BMT 1.0 as their final-year project, marking a historic achievement in Nigerian secondary education.
- The vehicle, created by 15 SS3 students (10 girls and 5 boys), runs on a Battery Management System (BMS), charges in 3–4 hours, and can travel up to 30km per charge.
- Dr. Shadi Sabeh, the school’s proprietor, hailed the project as proof that African youth can lead innovation, stating, “Africa’s future won’t be imported — it will be invented.”
In a remarkable breakthrough that has drawn national attention, students of Brilliant Footsteps International Academy in Sokoto State have designed and built a fully operational electric vehicle, making a bold statement for innovation and education in Nigeria.
The electric vehicle, named BMT 1.0, was conceived, designed, and assembled entirely by a team of 15 graduating Senior Secondary School (SS3) students — ten girls and five boys — as their final-year project.
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According to Arewa PUNCH, this pioneering achievement by secondary school students in Northern Nigeria is already being celebrated as a landmark moment in the nation’s journey toward homegrown innovation, sustainability, and industrial development.
“This isn’t just a school project. It’s a message,” said Dr. Shadi Sabeh, the Proprietor of Brilliant Footsteps Academy, during the public unveiling of the vehicle.
He continued, “It proves that with the right mindset and mentorship, Nigerian youth can reshape the future of African innovation – right from their classrooms.”
The BMT 1.0 runs on a Battery Management System (BMS), requires only 3 to 4 hours of charging, and has a range of up to 30 kilometers per full charge. It features full integration of mechanical, electrical, and body design systems — a result of months of research, testing, and engineering led by the students.
While they received technical guidance from Maglush Electrical Company, Dr. Sabeh emphasized that the building process — from chassis fabrication to software integration — was executed by the students themselves.
Team leader Ahmed Sadi shared insights into their hands-on process: “Everyone had a clear role, from frame welding to wiring, from integrating the battery system to running initial test drives. We learned by doing.”
One of the project’s lead contributors, Aisha Ahmed, spoke with conviction, highlighting the broader impact of their work:
“This car shows that innovation can happen in places often overlooked. If scaled and improved, this project could help reduce Nigeria’s overdependence on imported vehicles and promote sustainable mobility.”
She added, “The success of BMT 1.0 shows Africa must embrace green technologies — not just as consumers but as creators.”
Dr. Sabeh stressed that the project aligns with the school’s mission to deliver functional education that equips students with real-world problem-solving skills.
“We are shifting from theory-heavy teaching to real-world, problem-solving skills. We want to raise students who don’t just learn but build, innovate, and lead,” he stated.
He called on both public and private sectors to invest in educational innovation hubs across Nigeria, noting the achievements were made in a region with limited infrastructure, scarce funding, and minimal access to advanced technology.
“It’s not happening in Tokyo or China or Japan. It’s happening right here, in Sokoto,” he declared.
Dr. Sabeh concluded with a powerful message:
“Let this be a rallying cry: Africa’s future won’t be imported — it will be invented.”
The car has already undergone a successful test drive, impressing attendees including journalists and education stakeholders. The school now hopes to collaborate with industry players to refine the prototype and explore possibilities for local production.
As the BMT 1.0 hits the road, it carries more than just students — it carries the hopes and potential of a continent ready to engineer its own future.
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