Federal Government Renames University Of Abuja To Yakubu Gowon University

The Federal Government has renamed the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) as Yakubu Gowon University in honour of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), who recently marked his 90th birthday.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday.

According to Idris, the renaming recognises General Gowon’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity and development. The proposal will now be sent to the National Assembly for formal approval.