By Patrick Idowu
The Federal Government has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), to Yakubu Gowon University in honor of Nigeria’s Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, announced the decision on Monday during a briefing with State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
Idris disclosed that the proposal for the renaming will be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal approval.
The move is part of efforts to recognize and celebrate General Gowon’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity and development.
