Alumni and students of the University of Maiduguri, as well as concerned citizens of Borno State, have rejected the renaming of the institution to Muhammadu Buhari University by President Bola Tinubu to immortalize the immediate past president.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had announced the renaming of the university after Buhari in honour of the former Nigerian leader, during an expanded FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Projecting their argument, the groups said the University of Maiduguri is more than just a name, as it is a powerful symbol of resilience, academic excellence, and cultural heritage — especially in the face of insecurity that once threatened the North-East region.