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PMG2024:
Preserve the identity of the University of Maiduguri – A respectful appeal against renaming University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

We, the alumni, students, and concerned citizens, write this heartfelt appeal to Your Excellency regarding the recent decision to rename the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University.

With the deepest respect to the memory and legacy of the late President Muhammadu Buhari — a man whose contributions to Nigeria remain indelible — we believe that renaming the University of Maiduguri does not align with the sentiments of its core stakeholders and the enduring identity the institution has built over the decades.

The University of Maiduguri is more than just a name. 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. The name “University of Maiduguri” resonates deeply with the people it serves and reflects the institution’s strategic importance in national development, peacebuilding, and intellectual advancement in Northern Nigeria.

For over 40 years, this great institution has produced leaders, scholars, diplomats, scientists, and patriots who proudly identify as UNIMAID alumni. Its name is a source of pride not just in Nigeria but across Africa and the global academic community.

Our Appeal:
We respectfully request Your Excellency to reconsider and reverse the renaming of the University of Maiduguri. While we hold the memory of President Muhammadu Buhari in high regard, we believe his name can be immortalized through alternative national monuments, research institutes, or legacy projects that will not alter the historic identity of a university so beloved by its community.

In this regard, we respectfully propose that the Federal University of Transportation, Daura — a relatively new and highly symbolic institution located in former President Buhari’s hometown — could be considered for renaming. This would serve as a more fitting tribute, rooted in personal legacy, regional pride, and national relevance. Also, considering his background as a retired military general, the Nigerian Army University Biu, stands out as another fitting institution that could be renamed in honour of the Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari. It reflects both his military heritage and his contributions to national leadership.

Preserving this name is not a political position; it is a plea for continuity, emotional attachment, and the integrity of a brand that has stood the test of time and conflict. Let us honor both the legacy of former President Buhari and the soul of UNIMAID — without erasing the identity of either.

We trust in your wisdom, fairness, and commitment to national unity and stakeholder engagement.

Thank you, Your Excellency.

AndroBlaze:

He was a successful military governor of the Northeast and initially drove out our first proper case of Islamic fundamentalism if I remember correctly.

This was one of the reasons a lot of us thought he'd be able to handle Boko Haram better than he did and bring back the Chibok girls.

However it is only God who knows how life pans out and what is truly behind any man's success.

RichBoy247:
Tell us what you know apart from crying and wailing

AfeezShomorin:
He has already renamed it, if you don't like it you can do your worst!

fergie001:
https://x.com/aonanuga1956/status/1945908253050778027?t=7UqBOUlfDDuR-KwLeegasw&s=19[/quote]This guy no just know anything. Why should he rename University of Maiduguri after Buhari? His praise singers will start now

Eulogize Buhari by giving Nigerians dividends of democracy, let Nigerians feel it and leave University of Maiduguri alone. What's all these ?

Morbeta11:
https://x.com/NigeriaStories/status/1945465180575478102?t=0SoI3BOHq4AEgSdaCkW0fA&s=08[/quote]It doesn't speak any volume. Abi na today you know say one day you go die?

Morbeta11:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16tu2uWSqP/

Nnnnn

givedemwotowoto:
If they don’t talk about him, they won’t be able to pay bills.

If they don’t talk about him, no reaction to their social media. If they don’t talk about him, politics is boring.

When he speaks, everyone starts running helter skelter trying to react.

When he doesn’t speak, they start asking “Why haven’t you spoken”.

Very humble yet very effective with governance!

Pakute:
https://reubenabati.com.ng/feature/it-may-endyour-political-career-adc-sends-strong-warning-to-peter-obi-over-reports-of-dumping-coalition

Pakute:
https://reubenabati.com.ng/feature/it-may-endyour-political-career-adc-sends-strong-warning-to-peter-obi-over-reports-of-dumping-coalition

Sirchiboy:
Parenthood is responsibilty not an avenue to breed kids in the hope of making them your retirement plan.
This is very common in African culture where parents make their kids their life time retirement.
Every parents should plan for their future retirement.
You can decide to support them once in a while but not a most it is your reponsiblity to cater for them in their old age.

cutecommend:
Horrible smell from the private part may be the reason some men have not had sex with their wives for long, and if so, the women may think the man is cheating or maybe she needs to submit, honour and respect him more for attention.

If you submit, honour and respect your husband while with a horrible smell on your public region, it may affect sex. Even a one-time horrible smell may affect his psychological perspective of sex with you.

For singles and married, both male and female, be sensitive to know if you have any persistent bad odour around you, and whenever there is a strange smell around you, withdraw from your partner and clean up.

Note: Bad smell might make a mess of the good character you may have.

AgentNairaland:
Reno Omokri has taken to social media to taunt Peter Obi for visiting late ex president, Buhari’s home a day after he was buried.



In a post shared on X, Reno described the visit as Medicine After Death.

https://m.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/7/medicine-after-de-at-th-reno-omokri-taunts-peter-obi-for-visiting-late-buharis-home-a-day-after-he-was-buried.html

TallNigerian:
Everything happening here is not a surprise.

You guys turned the largely liberal Yorubas into conservatives.

That is what you get when you disrespect your host so much and still brag about it.

This is the beginning of a new era in South West.

Even the "Yoruba buts" are becoming wiser. Of course, some will follow dead body and enter grave.....but the larger population are now bent on preserving the Yoruba culture and heritage in the South West which is home to the Yorubas.

We are seeing it in Ghana and everywhere. Disrespect your host and find out the limits of their tolerance.

May God give us wisdom to navigate the affairs of life. If you quote me with nonsense, I won't dignify you with a response. If you have an opinion about my post, go and discuss it with your father! Ire o!

RandDigital:
Deportation efforts are picking up steam in the United States of America, and they could have a direct impact on South Africa.

That’s the fear of many following the United States of America’s latest rounds of deportations.

The U.S. Homeland Security Department confirmed on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, that a flight carrying immigrants from different countries had landed in Eswatini.

The move comes after the US Supreme Court lifted the limits on deportation to third countries.

In a post shared to X (formerly Twitter), the Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that the men were extremely dangerous.

She also shared photos of the men, adding that they had been convicted of crimes ranging from child rape to murder. It’s unclear at this stage whether the men served all or part of their sentence in the US, or what will happen to them in Eswatini.

The United States has a mixed relationship with Africa. In March 2025, Trump mocked Lesotho, claiming that no one had ever heard of the country. He also plans to slap South Africa with a 30% tariff hike from 1 August.

Social media users weighed in on the United States' decision, reflecting on what it meant for South Africa.

It Was Difficult For Me To Get To Daura Yesterday - Peter Obi

There was no flight. Anyone who comes even tomorrow is still part of the mourning.

2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi pic.twitter.com/OBZYahGYM2

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) July 16, 2025

sparko1:
All the names on your list can't make a dent, those are just babies, lets see how long they can unite talk more or win.

SpecialAdviser:
His father behaved like the father of all. The whole problem started when a particular COW president emerged supported by some suffericated mumu people to derial the progress of Nigeria. Since then, it's been from one issue to the other.

Infoguy666:
https://dailywatch.ng/breaking-atiku-resigns-from-peoples-democratic-party-pdp/

Infoguy666:
https://dailywatch.ng/breaking-atiku-resigns-from-peoples-democratic-party-pdp/

joelbooks:
Yusuf Buhari participated in lowering his dad to the grave and covering it.

What a true, humble and and courageous son

linkers:
This man is exceeding his boundaries. And I don't even know why Wike did not attend Buhari's burial.

motymop:
Makes no sense.

Buhari was in his old age.

Died of old age..so what is the jubilation about.

etokhana:
A Spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga in a now-deleted post has shaded former President, Muhammadu Buhari on the day of the latter's burial.

Trending now on X, many Nigerians have continued to hammer Onanuga, who was appointed News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) boss by Buhari as been insensitive.


@omonlakikia, senior media aide to former VP, Atiku Abubakar


Ridwan Abdullahi, a former aide to Gov Babajide Sanwoolu


@yojora


@adesina_adele


@olamidedscribe

naptu2:
Buhari Sallau was a media aide to Former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari Sallau @BuhariSallau1



https://x.com/Buharisallau1/status/1944752336167223350?t=rfthbzJcO1uxAD21ZXqnJw&s=19[/quote]Person wey don die since. una dey find who una go use him head.

LagosOrigin:
First it was babachir lawal who said and I quote "If I tell what's in aso rock, Nigeria wil scatter."

Then Adams ashiomhole made similar threat that he will tell Nigerians who's truly in aso rock if he's removed as chairman of APC .

Buhari was the president when this statements were made by this then APC members .

The news of buhari death today has been trending on social media with many Nigerians asking if the many that rule us for 8years were actually buhari or his look alike hired to rule us.

See screenshot of Adams Oshiomhole comment of exposing the then buhari if he's removed as APC chairman .

naptu2:
Peter Obi @PeterObi



https://x.com/PeterObi/status/1943318801501565207?t=3cKOpwMS1gEunNyKIbO4kA&s=19[/quote]Our President.

CryptoPornster:
Source:https://politicsnigeria.com/picking-peter-obi-in-2023-was-a-costly-mistake-labour-party-faction-laments/