According to The Nation: The Federal Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently marked his 90th birthday.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the decision during a briefing at the State House on Monday, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

Idris noted that the proposal for the renaming will be submitted to the National Assembly for formal approval.

This gesture recognizes General Gowon’s contributions to the nation’s history and leadership.