RENAMING THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA AFTER YAKUBU GOWON : STUDENTS DISAGREE

The students of the University of Abuja are up in arms against President Bola Tinubu’s decision to rename their beloved institution after General Yakubu Gowon, a former head of state. The announcement, made on Monday, has sparked widespread outrage among the student body, who are determined to make their voices heard.

STUDENTS PROTEST RENAMING DECISION

On Thursday, the students took to the streets, armed with placards and a fierce determination to reject the renaming decision. Their slogans, such as “We stand for UniAbuja” and “Solve hunger problems not renaming UniAbuja,” echoed through the streets, a testament to their unwavering resolve.

A PSYCHOLOGICAL BLOW: STUDENTS UNION SPEAKS OUT

Comrade Nkem Silas, speaking on behalf of the Students Union Government, emphasized that the renaming decision would have a profound psychological impact on the students. The students’ union is planning to write a formal letter to the Federal Ministry of Education, rejecting the name change and urging the government to reconsider its decision.