Honoring the former Head of State and elder statesman, retired General Yakubu Gowon, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo.
It reads "This historic decision was made during yesterday's (Monday, 16th December, 2024) FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
"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 Ministry of Education, the statement said, will proceed to prepare the necessary documents to change the University's Act, which will be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal approval.
It said that the renaming marks the beginning of a new chapter for the institution, solidifying its legacy as Yakubu Gowon University.
"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," said President Tinubu.had stated