The House of Representatives, has urged the Federal Government to rename the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, after an elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma(Rtd).
The House, whereas adopting a movement collectively sponsored by three lawmakers – Hons Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi, Mark Useni and Ayuba Zaku Dampar, stated the college ought to now be generally known as T. Y. Danjuma Federal University, Wukari (TYDFUW), topic to the required modification of its enabling Act.
The Green Chamber additionally mandated its Committee on University Education to interact related stakeholders and facilitate the legislative measures required to present impact to the proposed renaming.
The movement was titled: ‘Call to Rename Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, as T. Y. Danjuma Federal University, Wukari.
Moving the movement on behalf of his colleagues, Hon. Gaza famous that Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, was established in 2011 to develop entry to increased schooling and promote analysis and nationwide improvement.
Gaza argued that the contributions of Lieutenant General Danjuma (Rtd), to Nigeria via navy and public service, philanthropy and help for schooling, healthcare, and weak communities deserved such recognition.
He famous that naming the college after the previous Chief of Army Staff would honour his contributions to nationwide improvement and protect a legacy of service for future generations. The movement was seconded by Hon. Bamidele Salam.
When the movement was put to a voice vote, the lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in its favour.
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, who presided over plenary, recommended Hon. Gaza for bringing the movement, saying, “Hon. Jonathan, thank you for remembering our leader, our mentor. Your motion is apt. The federal government will do the needful. God bless you.”
The movement was consequently referred to the House Committee on University Education for additional legislative motion.
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