President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari.
The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri.
Presiding over the session, President Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhariâs life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism.
He described Buhari not as a perfect manâno leader isâbut as a good, decent, and honourable man.
While acknowledging that Buhariâs record, like all legacies, will be subject to debate, Tinubu insisted that the character he brought to public life, the moral force he carried, and the incorruptible standard he represented will not be forgotten.
The chamber, filled with cabinet ministers, senior government officials, and aides, fell into reflective silence as the President spoke of the late leader with both personal reverence and national pride.
President Tinubu described Buhariâs life as one of austere honour, marked by restraint in power and resistance to political temptation.
He said Buhari âstood always ramrodâunmoved by the temptation of power, unseduced by applause, and unafraid of the loneliness that sometimes comes to those who do what is right rather than popular.â According to him, Buhari set a moral tone in governance, one rooted in transparency, justice, and quiet courage.
Reflecting on their shared political journey, Tinubu recalled how their allianceâalongside others drawn from across political and regional dividesâled to Nigeriaâs first peaceful democratic transfer of power from one ruling party to another in 2015. He described Buhariâs leadership during that transition as restrained and dignified, noting that he bore the burdens of office without complaint.
While recognising that every legacy invites scrutiny, Tinubu asserted that Buhariâs integrity and discipline must remain a benchmark for future leadership. He noted that the late presidentâs patriotism was lived more in action than in words, and that his righteousness never sought attention.
The special FEC session concluded with prayers and a moment of silence in honour of the late leader. Across the country, tributes continue to pour in from dignitaries, civil society groups, and everyday Nigerians reflecting on Buhariâs life of service.
President Tinubuâs announcement to rename the University of Maiduguri adds a lasting institutional tribute to Buhariâs memory. It is both symbolic and strategic, anchoring his legacy in a region that bore the brunt of insurgencyâand where his administration invested heavily in recovery and reconstruction.
In his final reflection, Tinubu reaffirmed: âThe incorruptible standard he represented will not be forgotten.â
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