“Not Our Identity!” – UNIMAID Alumni, Students Reject Buhari Renaming Plan
A Name Worth Fighting For The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) community has risen in unified opposition against President Tinubu's proposal to rename their institution "Muhammadu Buhari University", calling the move:🚫 "An erasure of 50+ years of history"🚫 "A disregard for regional identity"🚫 "Politically tone-deaf" Why UNIMAID's Name Matters 🏛️ Established 1975 – A symbol of Northeast resilience🌍 Global recognition – Academic partnerships worldwide✊ Cultural anchor – Named after Borno's historic capital "This name carries our story through civil strife and triumphs," an alumni leader stated. The Compromise Proposal Instead of UNIMAID, protesters suggest renaming:1️⃣ Federal University of Transportation, Daura (Buhari's hometown)2️⃣ Army University Biu (Honoring his military career) "Why target our university when better options exist?" – Student Union President Petition Highlights 📜 10,000+ signatures in 48 hours🎯 Key demand: Reverse the renaming decision⚖️ Legal option: Alumni threaten court action Tinubu's Rationale vs Public Sentiment Government's ArgumentOpposition's Counter"Honoring Buhari's legacy""Don't sacrifice our identity""National recognition""Name other institutions instead""Presidential prerogative""Consultation was lacking" Voices from the Resistance 🗣️ "UNIMAID survived […]