Tinubu renamed university after Nigeria’s ex-dictator
The Nigerian Government 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.
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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.
Platforms Africa presents 10 Facts about the university.
1. The University of Abuja, also known as UofA or UNIABUJA is a public university in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
2. It was established in January 1988[2] (under Decree No. 110 of 1992 as amended) as a dual-mode university with the mandate to run conventional and distance learning programmes.
3. Academic work began at the university in 1990 with the matriculation of its pioneer students.
4. Also known as University for National Unity, the university prides itself with motto: For Unity and Scholarship.
5. Its Campus is in rural Abuja with 11,800 hectares (29,000 acres)
6. Corporate colours are Green and White
7. It is has affiliations with the NUC
8. Its Website is uniabuja.edu.ng
9. The university’s name was changed on Monday, December 16, 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Yakubu Gowon University.
10. Aisha Sani Maikudi, a Professor from Katsina State, Nigeria, is the Vice Chancellor as at the time the university ‘s name was changed.
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