•Bayero University Kano main gate
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has banned the charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles within the campus.
The university announced the ban in a statement issued by Lamara Garba, Director, Public Affairs of the institution, yesterday.
“The Management of Bayero University, Kano has observed with concern the indiscriminate charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles using the University’s electricity supply across its campuses.
“This practice has contributed significantly to the sharp increase in the University’s electricity bills, thereby placing an enormous financial burden on the institution. At a time when the University is committed to the prudent management of its resources, the continued use of University electricity for charging private electric motorcycles is no longer sustainable.
‘’Consequently, Management has banned, with immediate effect, the charging of electric motorcycles and other privately owned electric vehicles on all University campuses and premises.
‘’Accordingly, all staff, students, commercial motorcycle operators and other users of electric motorcycles are hereby advised to desist from charging their motorcycles using the University’s electricity supply.
“Management expects full compliance with this directive. Any person found violating this ban will be liable to appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the University’s rules and regulations”, the statement read in part.
The statement further explained that, to ensure effective implementation of this directive, all Provosts, Deans, Directors, Heads of Department and Heads of Unit are to monitor compliance within their respective areas of responsibility and promptly report any violations to the appropriate authorities.
In addition, a University Monitoring Team will conduct regular patrols across all campuses to ensure strict compliance.
All affected persons are therefore urged to treat this directive with the seriousness it deserves and to cooperate with the University in its efforts to reduce energy costs and ensure the judicious use of its resources.
