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Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, July 17, announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari.

The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri.

Mr Tinubu announced the renaming of the university at a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in honour of the late former president.

Presiding over the session, President Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhari’s life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism.

“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 end of the FEC meeting amid applause from attendees.

Source: LIB

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