FG Changes The Name of University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University
The Federal Government has changed the name of University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University.
The renaming of the Univeristy after the elder statesman and former head of State, was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said the gesture is in recognition of Gowon’s contribution to the stability of the country.
Mr Idris added that the Council will write the National Assembly on the resolution and the change.
The Information Minister also said that Ministers will embark on recess from 18th December and resume on January 6, 2025.
