Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has banned the charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles on all its campuses with immediate effect.
The university said the decision followed a sharp rise in electricity bills caused by the widespread use of its power supply to charge private electric vehicles.
In a statement issued by the university’s Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, management said the practice had become financially unsustainable and was placing a significant burden on the institution’s resources.
The directive applies to staff, students, commercial motorcycle operators and all other users of electric motorcycles and electric vehicles within the university premises.
According to the statement, anyone found charging private electric vehicles using the university’s electricity supply will face disciplinary action in line with the institution’s rules and regulations.
To enforce the ban, the university has directed Provosts, Deans, Directors, Heads of Department and Heads of Unit to monitor compliance in their respective areas and report any violations to the appropriate authorities.
A university monitoring team will also conduct regular patrols across all campuses to ensure strict adherence to the directive.
BUK urged all affected persons to cooperate with the policy, stressing that the measure is aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting the prudent use of university resources.
The university announced the decision in a statement reported by Channels Television.
