House of Reps Proposes Renaming Wukari University for Danjuma

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives called on the Federal Government to rename the Federal University, Wukari, in Taraba State, after retired Lt. General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma. The proposed new name is T.Y.

Danjuma Federal University, Wukari (TYDFUW), contingent upon an amendment to the university's enabling Act. This resolution was initiated through a motion sponsored by lawmakers Gaza Gbefwi, Mark Useni, and Ayuba Zaku Dampar during a plenary session.

The House acknowledged that the university was established in 2011 to enhance access to higher education, promote research, and contribute to national development. Furthermore, the lawmakers recognized Danjuma's significant contributions to Nigeria through his military and public service, philanthropy, and support for education and healthcare.

They asserted that renaming the institution would honor his legacy and contributions to national development. The House also mandated its Committee on University Education to engage relevant stakeholders to facilitate the necessary legislative measures for the renaming.