Eighteen-year-old Emmanuel Wiysahnyuy, a Form Five student at Government Technical High School Nkwen, Bamenda, has garnered attention for crafting his own motorbike from scratch.
Wiysahnyuy, who lives at Hospital Roundabout, which is several kilometres from his school, embarked on this unique venture to address the challenge of commuting to school.
Facing financial constraints, the resourceful student utilised his skills in welding and engineering to build a motorbike that would facilitate his daily travels.
“I live at Hospital roundabout. And from there to my school is very far, so I decided to build a bike that can facilitate my movement,” Emmanuel told MMI in an exclusive chat.
The journey into the world of mechanics began for Wiysahnyuy at the tender age of five, when he started constructing excavators and toy cars.
His passion for crafting vehicles only intensified as he progressed through the years, eventually leading him to explore the realm of motorbike construction.
“I started doing this in 2018 when I began building cars before moving on to bikes. I am a Form Five student at G.T.H.S. Nkwen, Bamenda. Living far from my school, I decided to build a bike to ease my movement,” Wiysahnyuy said.
His creation is not just any motorbike but a bicycle fitted with an engine that he built himself.
Wiysahnyuy’s adeptness in welding has been honed over the years, culminating in this impressive feat.
Speaking about his journey into the world of mechanics, Wiysahnyuy expressed a willingness to extend his skills to others who might be interested in having their own custom-built bikes.
“Please, I want those who are interested; I can build their own bikes for them,” he said.
Crafting this innovation, he added, took him much time because he did not have the necessary finances to complete it on time. He relied on support from his parents.
“Being a student without a source of income, the financial challenges made the process challenging, but I persevered,” said Wiysahnyuy.
His story stands as a testament to the power of determination and innovation.
It showcases how a young student can overcome financial hurdles to create a practical solution to a real-world problem.
David Atangana contributed to this report
