Pentacle Innovation Ltd, a clean technology consultancy firm, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) to enhance research and innovation in green hydrogen and clean energy technologies. The virtual signing ceremony, attended by experts and academics from Nigeria, the UK, and the US, marked a significant step towards developing local expertise and infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage, and utilization in Nigeria.
The agreement aims to position Nigeria as a regional leader in clean energy innovation, leveraging the strengths of both institutions. Dr Rabiu Aliyu Abdulkadir, Director of the Centre for Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, welcomed participants and commended the institutions for their vision and commitment to driving research in clean and sustainable technologies. Dr Fauziya Ado Yakasai, CEO of Pentacle Innovation Ltd, described the partnership as a crucial step towards sustainable development in Africa, aligning with the company’s mission to integrate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship for a sustainable Africa.
The collaboration will focus on developing cleaner energy systems and future energy leaders, with Pentacle Innovation Ltd bringing its expertise in energy digitalization, data analytics, and sustainability consulting. Professor Adamu Mustapha, representing the Vice Chancellor, praised the initiative as an important milestone in ADUSTECH’s efforts to advance scientific research and strengthen institutional partnerships. The university has committed to providing research facilities and full institutional support for the establishment of the Centre for Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy Technologies.
The Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy Initiative, presented by Dr Tariq Galadanchi Ahmed, will include research on hydrogen production, a training hub, and a multidisciplinary research centre to support innovation and skill development. Green hydrogen, produced through renewable-powered electrolysis, offers a zero-carbon energy pathway with the potential to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape. The partnership has been commended as “pioneering” in the West African region, with the potential to position Nigeria at the forefront of hydrogen-based energy research.
The MoU signing ceremony concluded with a virtual group photograph of participants, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to advance clean energy innovation in Nigeria. The partnership is expected to contribute significantly to the development of local expertise and infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, ultimately supporting Nigeria’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.