The change of name of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno, in honour of Muhammadu Buhari, the late former President, has stirred adverse reactions online.
Following the change, a petition surfaced on the internet on Saturday, July 19, 2025, demanding that Nigerians sign in disfavour, and has gathered 7,500 signatures. Dr Abubakar Mshelia Saidu, the UNIMAID ASUU Chairman, stated in a press release that the renaming is politically motivated and constitutes a “brazen effort” against the institution’s legacy. Some analysts said President Bola Tinubu‘s decision to rename the university is questionable, as he did not consult with the National Assembly.
