THE Federal Government of Nigeria has renamed the University of Abuja after former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.
The institution will henceforth be known as Yakubu Gowon University.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the name change shortly after the last Federal Executive Council meeting for the year 2024, chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
He explained that the decision was taken in recognition of the enormous contribution of Gowon to nation-building.
According to him, FEC approved a proposal by President Tinubu to rename the university to honour General Yakubu Gowon.
“The University of Abuja will now be known as Yakubu Gowon University. Of course, the processing will have to go to the National Assembly, for all legislation in that direction.
“But FEC has decided to write to the National Assembly to change the name of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honour of the former head of state and elder statesman,” said Idris.
He also said the Council commended President Tinubu for his stewardship for the past 18 months and also reiterated the commitment of its members and support for his programmes and leadership.
He stated that FEC would proceed on recess from 18 December 2024 to 6 January 2025.
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