Pentacle Innovation Ltd, a clean‑technology consultancy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) to boost research and innovation in green hydrogen and clean‑energy technologies. The virtual signing ceremony, attended by experts and academics from Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States, marks a significant step toward building 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 by leveraging the complementary strengths of both institutions. Dr Rabiu Aliyu Abdulkadir, Director of the Centre for Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, welcomed participants and praised the institutions for their vision and commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. Dr Fauziya Ado Yakasai, CEO of Pentacle Innovation Ltd, described the partnership as a crucial move toward sustainable development in Africa, aligning with the company’s mission to integrate research, innovation and entrepreneurship for a sustainable continent.
Collaboration will focus on developing cleaner energy systems and nurturing future energy leaders, with Pentacle Innovation contributing expertise in energy digitalisation, data analytics and sustainability consulting. Professor Adamu Mustapha, representing ADUSTECH’s Vice‑Chancellor, hailed the initiative as an important milestone in the university’s effort to advance scientific research and strengthen institutional partnerships. The university has committed to providing research facilities and full institutional support for the establishment of a Centre for Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy Technologies.
The Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy Initiative, presented by Dr Tariq Galadanchi Ahmed, will encompass research on hydrogen production, a training hub and a multidisciplinary research centre to foster innovation and skill development. Green hydrogen—produced via renewable‑powered electrolysis—offers a zero‑carbon energy pathway with the potential to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape. The partnership has been hailed as “pioneering” in West Africa, with the capacity to place Nigeria at the forefront of hydrogen‑based energy research.
The MoU signing concluded with a virtual group photograph of participants, symbolising the start of a collaborative effort to advance clean‑energy innovation in Nigeria. The partnership is expected to significantly develop local expertise and infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage and utilization, thereby supporting Nigeria’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
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