FG renames UniAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced its decision to rename the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honour of the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), who recently marked his 90th birthday. 

 

This was disclosed by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing held at the State House on Monday, December 16. The meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, approved the proposal as part of efforts to recognise Gowon’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity and development. 

 

Idris explained that while the FEC has endorsed the renaming, the final approval rests with the National Assembly, which will deliberate on the proposal in the coming weeks. 

 

General Yakubu Gowon, who led Nigeria during a critical period in its history, has been celebrated for his leadership during the civil war and his commitment to national reconciliation. The renaming of the university is seen as a tribute to his enduring legacy. 

 

The University of Abuja, located in the Federal Capital Territory, is a premier institution that has played a significant role in Nigeria’s higher education landscape. Should the National Assembly approve the change, it will mark a new chapter for the institution under its proposed name.