The Federal Government has approved the renaming of 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.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while addressing journalists after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House.
According to Idris, the proposal to rename the institution will be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal legislative approval.
This move is part of the government’s recognition of Gowon’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity and development during his leadership.
