Cement is too expensive: Nigerian man who built house with plastic bottles finally speaks in viral video

index(5) — Ahmed said the cost of the building is cheap as he encouraged people to consider it. Photo source: @officialAHCN

A civil engineer, Ahmed Yahaya, who became popular after using thousands of bottles to build a house has spoken more about what influenced his decision to go through with that kind of recycling.

In a BBC News Pidgin interview, the man said he used pet bottles to design the house in an African round shape, such that there are three rooms that could be used for different purposes.

The civil engineer stated that the discarded bottles are gathered from different dumps in Kaduna. He added that during the collection, nobody took them seriously, asking why they were busy collecting waste around.

Ahmed disclosed that what they set out on drew so much attention that people wanted to really see how it would turn out.

He said building the house was very cost-effective when compared to the ones made with cement. Explaining the advantage of the house, he revealed that the temperature is cooler inside.

According to him, there is no need for AC when living in that kind of structure, adding that it saves more on energy cost.

Ahmed added that modern structures can be done with the same material and not just like the one he built. The builder said the introduction would go a long way in tackling the waste problem Kaduna state is facing.

Below are people’s reactions to this innovative ideas:

"This is a great way of conserving energy, reducing waste , and recycling."

affibassey said:

"Awesome innovation, brilliant. Government and private sector should look into how they can ensure its durability and tap into this innovation."

wendy_e__ said:

"This na source of employment and waste reduction for we country o..make them continue the good work e make sense die."

captainbrainiac said:

"Lemme first get land then it will be over for you people!!"

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a young lady, Jumoke Olowookere, took the game of recycling to another level as she is turning waste plastic bottles and old tyres into playthings for children.

The woman’s journey to turning waste into ‘gold’ started as far back as 2015 when her apartment manager told them that the house rubbish collection fee would shoot up.

Source: Legit