The Federal Government has announced a name change for the University of Abuja. It is now to be known and addressed as Yakubu Gowon University. This offers the management of the university an ample opportunity for re-branding.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the name change, Monday in Abuja, shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting, the last for the year 2024.
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At the end of the meeting which was chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister announced to the waiting media corps of State House Correspondents that the decision to name the university after the former military head of state taken in recognition of General Gowon’s contribution to nation building.
This name change may be a form of birthday gift to the elder statesman who recently celebrated his birthday.
A professor who spoke to Nigerian Anchor on the subject opines that the name change may also open a new vista of funding opportunity for the university.
