Senior Advocate, Idigbe, Hails Renaming of Abuja Varsity after Gowon

Sunday Okobi

The Senior Partner of Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors, Dr. Anthony Idigbe (SAN), has hailed the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, saying it was a fitting way to honour the former Head of State.

The SAN said in a statement made available yesterday to journalists that: “The federal government’s decision to rename the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University is a deserving honour for General Yakubu Gowon (rtd).

“It recognises his pivotal role in fostering national unity and stability as Head of State.

“General Gowon has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of Nigeria. We have a few good men left and Gowon is one of them.

“His no victor, no vanquished post-war policy, the institution of the NYSC programme and massive infrastructure laid the foundations for a Renaissance.

“He and his foundation, Gowon Centre, played a significant role in eradicating polio and Guinea worm diseases in Nigeria.

“I congratulate our elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (GCON) on the honour, and also thank His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for immortalising the iconic leader in his lifetime.

“We believe this gesture will serve as a motivation to future generations of Nigerians to emulate General Gowon’s exemplary life of selfless service and dedication to the nation.”