By designing and building tricycles locally
By Frank Ulom
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Published on June 24, 2026
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1 min read
A young, talented Nigerian innovator, Faisal Sanusi, who hails from Kano State, has successfully manufactured Made-in-Kano tricycles (Keke Napep) entirely from scratch.
His achievement showcases the creativity, technical skill, and entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerian youths. By designing and building tricycles locally, Sanusi is contributing to indigenous innovation and demonstrating that world-class solutions can be developed right here in Nigeria.
The vehicles were built with Nigerian roads in mind.
Kano State continues to produce some of the country’s brightest and most innovative minds, proving that talent, hard work, and determination can drive technological advancement and economic growth.
The city has witnessed the manufacturing of tricycles, Universal Serial Bus (USB) cables, vehicles, etc.
