President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given approval for the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State and revered elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon.
This decision was made during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Tinubu, and was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. According to Idris, the renaming is a tribute to General Gowon’s instrumental role in fostering national unity and stability during his tenure as Head of State.
The proposal will be sent to the National Assembly for formal approval, as required by law. Once approved, the University of Abuja will officially become Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja.
The university was established in 1988.