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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
5 days ago
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22-Year-Old Kano Innovator Creates Anti-Sleep Glasses To Prevent Road Accidents (Pix) «
A 22-year-old innovator, Ibrahiem Bala, from Bichi Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, has developed a unique pair of glasses called the “Driver’s Anti-Sleep Alarm Device.” The invention is designed to combat drowsy driving by detecting when a driver’s eyes remain closed for a specific period, immediately triggering an alarm to alert them.
Bala explained that the idea came after a tragic accident earlier in 2025, where several young athletes from Kano lost their lives when their vehicle crashed due to the driver reportedly falling asleep at the wheel. According to him, the gadget was created to help curb such preventable road accidents linked to fatigue.
The innovation has since gained widespread attention. Many Nigerians have commended Bala’s creativity and are urging the government to support him in commercializing the device for broader use. Meanwhile, videos and posts highlighting the invention have gone viral across social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
