Nigerian mechanic constructs a N10m dredging machine

Mr David Ezenwa  a motor mechanic from Abatete in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State Anambra state has again proved that creativity is embedded in everyone irrespective of  ones level of education. The dredging machine whose major components include a 12mm metallic pan, 10 inch sand sorting pump, 10 cylinders Mercedes Benz engine, self loader sand sucking pump, blaster pump which helps to soften the sand, a

sand cutter, another four cylinders 608 Mercedez Benz engine for the pump, a

dashboard for electrical indication and pipes that carry the sand from the water

to its place of deposit.



On completion, the massive equipment  took the size of a small bridge and was transported to Aguleri water-front in Anambra East local government area where it is expected to be put to use soon. Ezenwa’s workshop at No 5 Awgbu street, Nkpor was the cynosure of all eyes as people gathered to admire the equipment because of its size and sophistication.

On completion, the massive equipment  took the size of a small bridge.

 Ezenwa said his interest in fabrication started when he was young and a friend encouraged him to construct equipments.

He said: “I have a friend who is an engineer and is into machine fabrication and

he advised me to go into equipment construction because he discovered that I

am talented in the area.

On my own, I started assembling the materials after designing it. I developed

interest in the dredging machine after seeing one in operation and determined

that I would build it. “Despite the high cost, I picked up courage and started it

in December, 2014 and completed it in May, 2015. The machine has been tested

and proved to be in perfect working condition and arrangement has been

completed for it to be mounted on the bank of Omambala River in Aguleri where

it will be used for sand dredging.”

The dredging machine, Ezenwa said, has a pumping capacity of 300 trips of

sand per day and has a discharging capacity of over 800 meters from the river

bank where trucks can load the sands to various destinations. Though Ezenwa

said he did not borrow money to complete the equipment, he explained that he

could mass produce it if he was able to get financial assistance from

government or financial institutions.

According to him, financing the project was very difficult, adding that although

some people had made inquiries about the cost for me to build the machine for

them, they were discouraged by the enormous cost. “All these while, many

people who came to this workshop were wondering what I was doing, but I am

happy that despite the initial hiccups, we have been able to complete it to the

glory of God,” he said.

culled from online vanguard.