₦airaland Forum

Thunderfayamods:
Was Anambra university not renamed to Ojukwu University! Now tell me who is the hypocrite?

PMG2024:
Ask yourself, will USA change the name of Harvard University to honour a past president?

Will UK rename University of Oxford or University of Cambridge in honour of a late King or Queen or Prime Minister?

Will University of Toronto alter its name to immortalise a politician?

These are centuries old institutions of learning yet they have three things in common - excellence, consistency, and legacy.

We must stop renaming our educational institutions after politicians. University of Maiduguri is 50 years old this year for heaven's sake.

It is very wrong.

Image123:
You're crying more than the bereaved here apparently. In the case of UNILAG, students led massive protests on campus and in surrounding areas. ASUU rejected it, the general public rejected it, and it was timeless and classless. It faced immediate and massive opposition as it came out of the blues and most people didn't see it as a good compensation for Abiola. They wanted things like June 12 date honoured, or post humous GCFR, or government apology and acknowledgement of Abiola's win. Stop comparing apples and oranges.

KEVIND:
There's no reason whatsoever unimaid should be renamed after Buhari.
Buhari was a failure in all his lifetime, he did not contributed anything meaningful to the Nigerian society both as a civilian & President. Instead Nigeria care & fed him since his youth till his old age & death.

stuffs2002:
We are not in the UK neither are we in the US or even Canada. The UK, US or even Canada can not tell us what to do with our universities.

The University is owned by FG and they can give it any name they want. If you are not happy with the new name, go and build your own University

CoolAmbience:
There is nothing wrong with renaming Unimaid after the late president. It does not matter whether it is 50 or 100 years old.

Nigeria is not the UK or US. The late president deserves the honour.

NewHe:
Please who owns Harvard University?

Image123:
University of Ife was renamed, it's nothing new and the point is moot.

AndroBlaze:
Lets be a bit factual in these arguments.

Havard is named after it's founder.

Yale was renamed after a particular benefactor that came almost 20 years later and gave substantial donations.

Oxford and Cambridge are almost a 1000 years old and both were formed by groups of theologians/academics, thus no one person got the naming rights. However both Universities consist of several autonomous colleges, and a lot of the colleges are named after people.

Again, none of these universities above are owned by one person or government, they are private universities, and the private people chose the names.

Also several American presidents have prominent universities named after them, with George Washington alone having 5 ! Bush Snr, Clinton, Bush jnr, Obama and Biden all have educational institutions named after them.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_educational_institutions_named_after_presidents_of_the_United_States

Though I agree with sentiment that says you should not change names of prominent institutions without the buy in of stakeholders, the fact remains government owns them and until these institutions can prove they are prominent enough to be self sufficient, everything any of us say about renaming them is pure opinion.

Gotocourt:
Kanuris and Fulanis no dey blend. Borno people are protesting Mr president decision 🤷

ariefadenco:
Hypocrites: University of Lagos was renamed after Moshood Abiola. Tinubu and co rejected it.

jmoore:
When Goodluck Jonathan renamed UNILAG to their beloved son, Abiola. They rejected it.

Now see what they are doing to University of Maiduguri.

PMG2024:
This should be about the second most objective response I have read today. The rest are just political vultures making noise and working for their stipends. Thank you for your objectivity, and sincerely, I learnt a couple of new things.
Infact, I cannot gainsay anything you have stated in your post. But I will love to chip in that Oxford and Cambridge are regarded as Public institutions and receive government funding. I agree with you on how they were formed though.

Finally, we hope to challenge this decision in court, I believe that is our last resort. Even though your last paragraph already sheds light on what the possible outcome might be based on "he who pays the piper" reality. We can at least try. Thanks again!

ariefadenco:
Tinubu rejected the idea of renaming a university after Abiola, why is he now renaming a university after Buhari.

It's typical of Tinubu, same man that rejected fuel subsidy but turned around to remove subsidy

grandsuccess:
Why are they doing this??

There are some institutions that should be seen as sacred - As in no one should tamper with their names.

UNN
UNILORIN
UNILAG
UNIMAID
UNiABUJA
UNIJOS
UNICAL
UNIPORT
ABU
And few others.

The names of these institutions are supposed to be protected not messed up.

jmoore:
When Goodluck Jonathan renamed UNILAG to their beloved son, Abiola. They rejected it.

Now see what they are doing to University of Maiduguri.

grandsuccess:
Why are they doing this??

There are some institutions that should be seen as sacred - As in no one should tamper with their names.

UNN
UNILORIN
UNILAG
UNIMAID
UNiABUJA
UNIJOS
UNICAL
UNIPORT
ABU
And few others.

The names of these institutions are supposed to be protected not messed up.

aribisala0:
IBB would be more appropriate as he completed it

So 2nd Niger makes more sense

yarimo:
Jubilations and celebrations all over Nigeria immediately after the announcement

Safyqueen:
BUHARI LEGACIES, 👇

1. Army University, Biu, Borno – 2018

2. Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina – 2018

3. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta – 2018

4. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi – 2020

5. Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue – 2020

6. Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa – 2021

7. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom – 2021

8. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi – 2021

9. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun – 2021

10. David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi – 2022

11. Federal University of Technology, Ogugu

12. Federal University of Technology, Hadejia

13. Federal University of Technology, Umuaka

14. Federal University of Technology, Igangan

15. Federal University of Technology, Ganduje

16. Federal University of Technology, Amuzu

17. Aerospace University, FCT

18. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna – 2018

Polytechnics

1. Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina – 2021

2. Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe – 2021

3. Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, Benue – 2021

4. Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo – 2021

5. Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo, Enugu – 2021

6. Federal Polytechnic, Shendam

7. Federal Polytechnic, Ugep

8. Federal Polytechnic, Monguno

Colleges of Education

1. Federal College of Education, Jama'are, Bauchi – 2021

2. Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue – 2021

3. Federal College of Education (Technical), Gidan Madi, Sokoto – 2021

4. Federal College of Education, Isu, Ebonyi – 2021

5. Federal College of Education, Iwo, Osun – 2021

6. Federal College of Education, Ekiadolor

II. Rail Infrastructure

1. Abuja–Kaduna Railway – 2016

2. Itakpe–Warri Railway – Completed 2020, 326 km

3. Lagos–Ibadan Railway – 2021

4. Lagos–Ibadan Extension (8.72km)

5. Kano–Maradi Railway – 284km, ongoing

6. Kaduna–Kano Railway

7. Port Harcourt–Maiduguri Railway – ongoing

8. Railway Ancillary Facilities Yard, Agbor

9. E-Ticketing, Abuja-Kaduna Route – 2021

III. Roads & Bridges

1. Second Niger Bridge – Completed 2022

2. Lagos–Ibadan Expressway – Completed 2023

3. Abuja–Kano Road – Ongoing (SUKUK)

4. Bodo–Bonny Road & Bridges, Rivers

5. Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway – Rehabilitated

6. Kano–Maiduguri Expressway – Dualisation

7. Apapa–Oshodi–Oworonshoki Road

8. Lagos–Sagamu–Ibadan Expressway

9. Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway

IV. Aviation

1. New Terminals at 4 Int’l Airports:

Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe)

Lagos (Murtala Muhammed)

Kano (Mallam Aminu)

Port Harcourt

2. New Runways:

Abuja

Lagos

Kano

Enugu

3. Enugu Airport Rehabilitation – 2020

4. Establishment of Nigeria Air – Ongoing

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V. Power & Energy

1. Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant, Niger – 700MW

2. Katsina Wind Farm – Upgraded

3. Siemens Presidential Power Initiative – Ongoing groundwork

4. Solar Hybrid Mini-Grids – Various locations

5. Maiduguri Emergency Power Project – By NNPC

6. Gurara Hydropower Project, Kaduna – 30MW

7. Kashimbila Hydropower Project – 40MW

8. Dadin-Kowa Hydropower Project, Gombe – 40MW

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VI. Oil & Gas

1. NLNG Train 7, Bonny Island – Started 2020

2. Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline – Ongoing

3. Rehabilitation of Refineries: PH, Warri, Kaduna

4. Modular Refineries – Supported

5. Oil Exploration – Bauchi, Maiduguri

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VII. Dams & Water Resources

1. Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam

2. Ogwashi-Uku Multipurpose Dam

3. Adada Multipurpose Dam

4. Sulma Multipurpose Dam

5. Gimi Multipurpose Dam

6. Amla-Otukpo Multipurpose Dam

7. Amauzari Multipurpose Dam

8. Ibiono-Ibom Multipurpose Dam

9. Gadau/Lafia Multipurpose Dam

10. Alajue Multipurpose Dam

11. Kampe Omi Multipurpose Dam

12. Kargo Multipurpose Dam

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VIII. Health

1. NAF Base Stand Hospital, Bauchi

2. Women & Children Hospital, Daura

3. Military Hospital, Kaduna

4. National Cancer Center, Abuja

5. Cancer Center, UniLag

6. Cancer Center, UniMaid

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IX. Education (Secondary Level)

1. Federal Science & Tech College, Bauchi

2. Federal Science & Tech College, Plateau

3. Federal Science & Tech College, Sokoto

4. Federal Science & Tech College, Enugu

5. Federal Science & Tech College, Cross River

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X. Housing & Urban Development

1. National Social Housing Programme – Over 5,000 units

2. Family Homes Fund Projects – Across zones

3. National Housing Programme – Projects in 34 states

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XI. Social Programs

1. N30k Minimum Wage Implementation

2. N-Power Program

3. School Feeding Programme

4. TraderMoni

5. FarmersMoni

6. MarketMoni

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XII. Digital Economy

1. National Broadband Plan

2. Digital Identity Infrastructure (NIN)

3. Nigeria Startup Bill

4. IT Hubs & Innovation Centers (NITDA)

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XIII. Ports & Inland Waterways

1. Baro Inland Water Port

2. Kaduna Inland Dry Port

3. Eastern Ports (Delta)

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XIV. Security Operations & Achievements

2. Dismantled: Niger Delta Avengers

3. Neutralized Threats: Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho

4. Operations:

Hadin Kai (NE)

Lake Sanity (NE)

Desert Sanity (NE)

Hadarin Daji (NW)

Safe Haven (NC)

Whirl Stroke (NC)

Delta Safe (SS)

Dakatar Da Barawo (Anti-oil theft)

Rest Well My President..

yarimo:
Jubilations and celebrations all over Nigeria immediately after the announcement

tete7000:
When illiterates rule, you have all these anomalies. It takes someone holding a degree from a school with a name to feel the pain of the school having its name changed abruptly.

grandsuccess:
Why are they doing this??

There are some institutions that should be seen as sacred - As in no one should tamper with their names.

UNN
UNILORIN
UNILAG
UNIMAID
UNiABUJA
UNIJOS
UNICAL
UNIPORT
ABU
And few others.

The names of these institutions are supposed to be protected not messed up.

jmoore:
Assistant Professor Yakubu has reacted to renaming of University of Maiduguri.

SAMAJ:
3rd Mainland Bridge is actually named after Babangida. It is called Ibrahim Babangida Boulevard, people only chose not to call it so.