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Tinubu Renames University of Maiduguri After Buhari
President Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri after Muhammadu Buhari. He praised Buhari’s honesty, discipline, and quiet leadership. Read on to see why this move matters and what it means going forward.
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the University of Maiduguri will now carry a new name: Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. He made the statement during a special Federal Executive Council session held on Thursday.
The decision, Tinubu said, honours the former president’s values and public service. It’s a bold move, tied not just to Buhari’s legacy but also to the region’s history and struggle.
What Tinubu Said About Buhari
In a calm and reflective tone, Tinubu spoke of Buhari as a man of “restraint in power” and “resistance to political temptation.” Not perfect, he admitted. But good. Steady. Decent. And in Tinubu’s view, those traits matter more now than ever.
He painted a picture of a leader who avoided excess and stuck to principle, even when it left him standing alone. “He stood ramrod,” Tinubu said, describing how Buhari stayed unmoved by praise or pressure.
Looking Back at 2015
Tinubu also looked back at their shared political journey. He recalled how Buhari’s leadership helped guide Nigeria through its first peaceful shift in power in 2015. No drama. No fuss. Just a quiet handover.
He said Buhari carried the office’s weight with calm resolve, never chasing attention or praise. That, Tinubu said, is rare.
More Than Just a Name Change
Renaming a school is not just a ceremonial gesture. Tinubu’s choice of the University of Maiduguri holds meaning. This is a region hit hard by conflict. Under Buhari’s government, it received major support for rebuilding and recovery. Placing Buhari’s name there ties his legacy to that effort.
The move has sparked reflection across the country. Tributes have come in from government officials, civil society, and ordinary Nigerians. Some remember Buhari for his tough stance on corruption. Others recall his quiet way of leading.
Final Words From Tinubu
As the FEC session wrapped up, a moment of silence followed. Tinubu ended his remarks with a clear message: “The incorruptible standard he represented will not be forgotten.”
Like him or not, Buhari has left a mark. And with this new name, that mark is now carved into the landscape of one of the North’s key institutions. Whether you agree with the move or not, one thing is clear: his story isn’t fading anytime soon
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