Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa lauded President Bola Tinubu for renaming the University of Maiduguri in honor of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London.
In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, Alausa described the gesture as a fitting tribute to Buhari’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s education sector.
The renaming was announced late Thursday, during a special expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session convened by President Tinubu to celebrate Buhari’s legacy. The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri.
“The President’s federal executive council memo, seeking to honour and recognise the enduring impact of President Buhari’s leadership, culminated in the Council’s approval to rename the institution in his memory,” Alausa said.
“President Buhari’s administration (2015–2023) was marked by notable reforms in national security, anti-corruption, infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital development — including the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, TSA, ERGP, and social investment schemes — which significantly contributed to national progress.
“The Ministry of Education is deeply honoured that the sector has been chosen as the channel through which the late President’s legacy will be permanently enshrined.
“President Tinubu’s decision reflects not only deep empathy and respect but also a firm belief in education as the bedrock of national development. His commitment to human capital development is unwavering and consistent with the path of national renewal that President Buhari championed.
“This symbolic gesture underscores the administration’s recognition of education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and national identity. The Ministry reiterates its commitment to upholding the values of service, integrity, and excellence that both late President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exemplify.”
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