FG Honours Gen Yakubu Gowon (rtd), Renames University Of Abuja After Him

 

General Yakubu Gowon 
Former Nigerian Head of State

"The renaming is a testament to General Gowon's invaluable contributions to Nigeria's unity and his commitment to upholding true federalism. 

"As a renowned statesman, General Gowon played a pivotal role in shaping the country's history." 

The Federal Government has honoured the former Head of State of Nigeria, Gen Yakubu Gowon.

This is as the FG renamed the University of Abuja after him, which will hence be called Yakubu Gowon University.

The decision to rename the university after the elder statesman was taken at the Federal Executive Council.

According to a Press Statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, it stated that, "The renaming is a testament to General Gowon's invaluable contributions to Nigeria's unity and his commitment to upholding true federalism. 

"As a renowned statesman, General Gowon played a pivotal role in shaping the country's history." 

"This historic decision was made during yesterday's (Monday, 16th December, 2024) FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

"The Federal Executive Council's decision to rename the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University is a fitting tribute to General Gowon's unwavering dedication to Nigeria's unity and progress.

The statement reads that the Federal Ministry of Education, will proceed to prepare the necessary documents to change the University's Act, which will be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal approval.