President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Wednesday following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Idris stated that the decision will be forwarded to the National Assembly for approval, after which the renaming process will be finalized.
“The University of Abuja will henceforth be called Yakubu Gowon University,” Idris said, adding that the approval is subject to the legislative process in the National Assembly.
The Federal Executive Council also confirmed that it will proceed on a recess from December 18, 2024, to January 6, 2025. This development marks a significant recognition of General Gowon’s contributions to the country.
