14-Year-old Nigerian boy creates fans that works on rechargeable batteries

A teenage Nigerian, Ukoma Michael,
who is 14-years-old and lives in Imo
state has designed a fan that works
only on batteries.
The fan works without alternating
current but on batteries. It has basic
electrical connections that connects the
batteries to the control of the fan and
they are as effective as the ones from
other part of the world. He named the
innovation “Blue wind”.
Blue wind can work all day provided the
batteries have charge. The components of
the fan are locally sourced from recycled
materials such as metal grills, aluminium
pieces and unused cartons.
Fans made by Ufoma Michael
The fans are created in different
categories of table and standing fan
position
This invention is powered by a drive to
deliver fans to communities around the
world that are without electricity, a
solution that has began to serve some
rural areas in Nigeria already.
Micheal has a long time goal to create a
company that focus on manufacturing
fans, aircraft and engine parts.
This project surely marks the beginning
of innovation and development in Africa.
See photos of his invention below