Reps move to rename Federal University Wukari after T.Y. Danjuma

By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja The House of Representatives has proposed renaming the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, after retired Lieutenant General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria’s development. The proposal is contained in a motion titled “Call to Rename Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, as T.

Y. Danjuma Federal University, Wukari,” sponsored by Hon. Gaza Gbefwi, with Hon. Mark B. Useni, who represents Takum/Donga/Ussa Federal Constituency, and Hon. Ayuba Zaku Dampar of Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency as co-sponsors. The lawmakers noted that the university was established in 2011 to expand access to higher education, promote research and contribute to national development.

They also acknowledged Danjuma’s contributions to the country through military and public service, philanthropy, and support for education, healthcare and vulnerable communities. According to the lawmakers, renaming the institution after the retired general would serve as recognition of his contributions to national development and preserve his legacy of service for future generations.

The motion urges the Federal Government to rename the institution T. Y. Danjuma Federal University, Wukari (TYDFUW), subject to the necessary amendment of its enabling Act. It also seeks to mandate the House Committee on University Education to engage relevant stakeholders and facilitate the legislative measures required to give effect to the proposed renaming.

The proposal, if adopted and implemented, would formally associate the university with Danjuma, a former Chief of Army Staff and prominent philanthropist whose activities have included interventions in education, healthcare and community development. However, the proposed change would require the necessary legislative process to amend the university’s enabling law before the new name could take effect.