Adedokun Waliyu 
The University of Abuja, also known as UofA or UNIABUJA is a public university in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja after a former head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.
The University of Abuja, also known as UofA or UNIABUJA is a public university in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
It was established in January 1988 as a dual-mode university with the mandate to run conventional and distance learning programmes.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed this 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.
The Minister also disclosed that FEC approved the renaming of the University of Abuja after the elder statesman and former head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.
He said that the University will now be known as Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, in recognition of his contribution to the stability of the country.
He said that the Council will write the National Assembly on the resolution and the change.
The Information Minister said cabinet members will embark on recess from 18th December and resume on January 6, 2025.
