President Bola Tinubu has renamed the completed Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, in recognition of his role in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
The announcement was made on Friday during Tinubu’s Democracy Day address, where he highlighted key figures who contributed to the country’s transition to civilian rule.
According to the President, the institution will now be known as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology.
“Among the architects of modern democratic Nigeria, we honour General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua for his vision of national partnership,” Tinubu said in his address.
He explained that the decision was part of efforts to recognise individuals who played significant roles in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“In recognition of his contributions, the Federal Government has approved the revitalisation and renaming of the completed Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology,” the President stated.
Tinubu also used the occasion to announce national honours for more than 30 individuals described as heroes of democracy and participants in the June 12 struggle. Some of the recognitions were awarded posthumously, including to Dr Arthur Nwankwo and Ben Charles-Obi, with a full list of honourees expected to be released later.
The President said the honours were aimed at preserving the legacy of those who contributed to Nigeria’s democratic advancement.
