Alumni group opposes Nigerian govt’s plan to rename University of Abuja
The University of Abuja Concerned Alumni Comrades have strongly opposed the Nigerian government’s plan to rename the institution to Yakubu Gowon University.
In a statement issued by the group’s coordinator, Ogunwoye Samson, the alumni called on the government to reverse its decision.
“The proposed name change is an affront to our collective identity and history,” the statement reads.
On Monday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved the renaming of the university, pending approval from the National Assembly.
However, the alumni group argues that renaming the university would undermine the legacy and identity built by the institution over the years. They expressed concern that the decision disregards the views and feelings of current students and alumni, who regard the university’s current name as a symbol of their shared experiences and aspirations.
“We urge the Federal Government to immediately reconsider this decision and engage in a dialogue that respects our institution’s heritage,” the group said.
They reiterated their commitment to protecting the university’s identity and declared that they would not passively accept decisions made without consulting those directly affected.
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