Reps urge FG to rename Taraba federal varsity after TY Danjuma

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to rename the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, after former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.). The motion, sponsored by Gaza Gbefwi, Mark Useni, and Ayuba Dampar, was adopted during plenary on Wednesday. Gbefwi highlighted Danjuma's contributions to Nigeria through military and public service, philanthropy, and support for education, healthcare, and vulnerable communities.

The House, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, urged the Federal Government to rename the institution TY Danjuma Federal University, Wukari (TYDFUW), subject to the necessary amendment of its enabling Act. The proposed renaming is subject to the completion of the required legislative and administrative processes.

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