FG renames varsity after Gowon
The Federal Government has renamed the University of Abuja in honor of elder statesman and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.
The institution will now be referred to as Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, recognising Gowon’s significant contributions to national stability.
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This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
In addition to the renaming, the government has approved a free train service nationwide from December 20 to January 6, 2025.
This initiative aims to alleviate the burden of high transportation costs during the Christmas season.
Minister Idris indicated that the Council would formally communicate the resolution to the National Assembly for the necessary proceedings regarding the university’s name change. He also noted that cabinet members are scheduled to take a recess from December 18 and will reconvene on January 6, 2025.
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