The Nigerian government has renamed the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, honoring the former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The decision reflects his significant contributions to nation-building, announced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, after the final Federal Executive Council meeting of 2024.
The Nigerian government has renamed the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, honoring the former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The decision reflects his significant contributions to nation-building, announced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, after the final Federal Executive Council meeting of 2024.
The Nigerian government has officially renamed the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of General Yakubu Gowon, the former military Head of State. The name change was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after the final Federal Executive Council meeting of 2024, chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
The decision reflects the government's acknowledgment of Gowon's significant contributions to the development and unity of the nation. The renaming serves as a tribute to Gowon’s role in shaping Nigeria’s history, particularly his leadership during the Nigerian Civil War and efforts towards national reconciliation.
