THE Federal Executive Council recently made a poor decision to rename the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University.

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, under the chairmanship of Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (a retired air vice-marshal) ...

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They voted loud and clear for the retention of the preexisting name and brand. The University of Abuja is not just another institution; it is a living embodiment of our national aspiration.