The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University in honor of Nigeria’s former military head of state (1966–1975). The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after FEC’s final meeting for 2024 at Aso Rock Villa.
Established in 1988, the University of Abuja began academic activities in 1990, offering both conventional and distance learning programs.
In the same briefing, Idris revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved free nationwide transportation for the Christmas season. From December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, free train services will be available to the public.
The FEC will go on recess from December 18, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
