President Tinubu announces renaming of UNIMAID to honor late president Buhari

Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has just announced the decision to rename the University of Maiduguri in honor of the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. The new name for the institution will be Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Maiduguri. This is a tribute to the late President's contributions to the country and his efforts to combat the challenges faced by the North-East region, where the university is located.

This move underscores the government's commitment to recognizing and honoring leaders who have had significant impact on the nation's development and fostering unity among its diverse people. The University of Maiduguri, established in 1975, is a federal university that has been at the forefront of education and research in the region, particularly in the face of the ongoing security challenges posed by Boko Haram insurgency. The renaming is likely to spark various reactions and discussions among stakeholders in the academic community and the public at large.