Uneducated Gombe inventor, Hadi Usman, receives honorary degree
An accomplished Nigerian inventor, Hadi Usman, who did not receive formal education, has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate degree.
At the age of 70, this remarkable individual has designed a fuelless generator, a water-powered stove, and even a Vespa engine helicopter.
His remarkable achievements have garnered widespread praise on social media, with many emphasizing the importance of wealthy and philanthropic individuals taking an interest in his work.
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Usman has been honored with an honorary Doctorate degree in Science by Gombe State University. Safianu Danladi Mairiga, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Gombe State, announced this achievement.
The award was presented to Usman during the recent combined convocation of the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th convocation ceremonies of Gombe State University.
According to a reports, Usman’s remarkable inventions include a water-powered stove, a radio station, a radio transmitter, a Vespa engine helicopter, and even a telephone handset.
Notably, he created a generator that operates without the need for fuel, all while lacking any formal education.
Danladi also shared that Usman, originally from Jekadafari Ward in Gombe LGA, Gombe State, achieved the remarkable feat of memorizing the Holy Qur’an at the age of 12. He shared a picture of Usman donning an academic robe during the ceremony.
Engr Hadi Usman, an inventor who established a radio station, Radio transmitter, Vespa engine helicopter, telephone (handset) etc in 1970s.
The inventor also recently invented a generator that doesn’t use any form of… pic.twitter.com/qF25810rVF
— Safianu Danladi Mairiga (@Safiyanudm)
@YusufNasir_Ahmd said: “Actually, that water generator and water stove will never reach the market. “A free energy innovation will never reach the market.”
@Dammyjah2040 said: “Guess what he doesn’t flaunt nu.des or six packs… Big company won’t invest in him.”
@gboladeogundele said: “Very amazing. Wow. “I hope the concerned government MDAs can improve on it and produce it on larger scale for sale in Nigeria and export. Of course, the trademark should be for the inventor.