The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri in Borno State in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The announcement came on Thursday during an expanded session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was convened as a tribute to the late Nigerian leader.
“Before we take the prayers — in honour of his [Buhari’s] memory, with this special session of the Federal Executive Council (expanded) — can we adopt the naming of the University of Maiduguri with a new name — Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri,” the president said at the conclusion of the session.