President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University, in tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The renaming was announced on Thursday during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in Abuja, where cabinet members paid their respects to the former Head of State and two-term civilian president, who passed away earlier this week.
President Tinubu said the decision to rename the institution was a symbolic gesture of national appreciation for Buhari’s lifelong service to Nigeria.
“This is a mark of national gratitude for Buhari’s decades of public service,” Tinubu declared, highlighting the late president’s strong connection to the North-East and his lasting impact on both Nigeria’s military and democratic evolution.
The announcement comes amid a wave of tributes celebrating Buhari’s legacy, with Tinubu acknowledging his contributions to national development, regional stability, and democratic governance.
