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Campus News3 min read2025-04-25

University of Abuja Renamed to Yakubu Gowon University Amid Student Protests

On December 16, 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, honoring the former Head of State on his 90th birthday. The decision, announced by Minister of Information Mo...

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Danjuma

25 Apr 2025

University of Abuja Renamed to Yakubu Gowon University Amid Student Protests
Key takeaways
  • On December 16, 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, honoring the former Head of State on his 90th birthday.
  • The decision, announced by Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, awaits formal approval from the National Assembly.
  • ( FG renames UniAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University | National Universities Commision ) 🔥 Campus Unrest: Students and Alumni Push Back The renaming has ignited protests among students and alumni: Peaceful Demonstrations : Students gathered at the university's main gate, expressing their dissent.

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