Federal Government Renames University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially renamed the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.

This decision was made during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, and announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

According to Idris, the renaming is a tribute to General Gowon’s pivotal role in fostering national unity and stability during his time as Head of State. The proposal will now be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal approval.