The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for renaming the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University of Maiduguri, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council session held to celebrate Buhari’s legacy.
President Tinubu paid tribute to Buhari’s contributions to national security, anti-corruption, economic reform, and institutional development.
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Other dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, ministers, governors, and Heads of Service also paid glowing tributes.
The renaming was part of a memo approved by the Council to recognise Buhari’s lasting impact, especially his initiatives like the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, TSA, ERGP, and social investment schemes.
Dr. Alausa noted that renaming a university in Buhari’s honour reflects President Tinubu’s respect for education as a foundation for national development.
He praised the President’s continued commitment to human capital development.
The Ministry pledged to uphold the values of integrity and service exemplified by both leaders.
