In a historic move that has stirred national attention, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 17, during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held to pay tribute to Buhari’s remarkable legacy.
President Tinubu, while presiding over the session, described Buhari as a symbol of discipline, moral integrity, and patriotic dedication to Nigeria. His heartfelt speech received a standing ovation as he proposed the name change, stating, “In honour of his memory… can we adopt the naming of the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri?”
This renaming is more than symbolic — it’s a national salute to a man whose leadership left a lasting imprint on the nation’s history. Nigerians across social media have been reacting with mixed emotions, and the conversation is trending!
