President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, in honour of his late predecessor.
The announcement came during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in Abuja to pay tribute to the former president. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga shared the development via his X (formerly Twitter) account.
Tinubu described Buhari as a disciplined patriot and said the university’s location in a once insurgency-hit region symbolizes the resilience and values Buhari stood for.
While some Nigerians welcomed the move, others urged wider consultation with education stakeholders. Implementation details are expected soon.
