Abuja Indigenouse Student Association Rejects The Proposed Gowon University

 *PRESS STATEMENT* 

DATE: December 16, 2024

The Abuja Indigenous Student Association Uniabuja chapter (AISA) wishes to express its strongest opposition to the proposed change of name of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University.

We, the indigenous students of Abuja, are deeply concerned about the implications of this proposed change. The University of Abuja has been a symbol of pride and identity for the people of Abuja and the nation at large. Changing its name would not only erase its history but also undermine the cultural heritage of the Abuja people.

Furthermore, we believe that renaming the university after a former head of state, no matter how distinguished, is not in the best interest of the institution or the nation. The University of Abuja is a federal institution that belongs to all Nigerians, and its name should reflect its national character.

We, therefore, call on the National Assembly, the Federal Ministry of Education, and other relevant stakeholders to reject the proposed change of name and uphold the original name of the University of Abuja.

We urge all well-meaning Nigerians to join us in this campaign to preserve the name and identity of our beloved institution.

Thank you.

SIGNED:

ADAMU ABDUL BASIT(MayorOfFct)

President, Abuja Indigenous Student Association (AISA) uniabuja chapter.