December 16, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Gen Yakubu Gowon University.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the decision on Monday after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said the university will now be known as Yakubu Gowon University Abuja in recognition of his contribution to the stability of the country.
Idris said the council’s decision to rename the University will be transmitted to the National Assembly for further legislative action. Idris said,
“The third item is that there is also a decision taken by the Federal Executive Council to rename the University of Abuja to honour elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon. The University of Abuja will, henceforth, be called Yakubu Gowon University.
“Of course, the process will have to go to the National Assembly for all legislative work in that direction, but FEC has taken that decision to write to the National Assembly to change the name of the University of Abuja,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has approved free train service nationwide starting from December 20 to January 6, 2025, to help cushion high transportation fares during the Christmas season.
The Information Minister said cabinet members will embark on recess from December 18 and resume on January 6, 2025.
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