Buhari immortalises Ekwueme, renames Federal University after him

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday immortalised the late former vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme.

The president renamed the Federal University, Ndufu Alike- Ikwo, Ebonyi State, after the late else statesman who passed away recently.
Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo made the announcement when he presented a speech at the burial service of the former vice president at St John, The Divine Church, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

According to Osinbajo, Buhari ordered for the immortalisation of Ekwueme by renaming the Ebonyi State Federal university after him in honour of his contributions to nation building.

The development came as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), South Africa chapter had earlier urged the Federal Government to name the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra, after Ekwueme.

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Born October 21, 1932, the former vice president passed on last year November 19, 2017. He served as vice to former President Shehu Shagari between October 1, 1979 to December 31, 1983, when incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, then a general in the military, overthrew the government.

 

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