Tinubu renames Federal University of Education, Kano, in honour of Maitama Sule

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Education, Kano, to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education in recognition of the late statesman’s contributions to Nigeria.

Yusuf Maitama Sule (1929–2017) was a distinguished diplomat, politician, and orator who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s socio-political development.

He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and chaired the UN Special Committee Against Apartheid, where he advocated for Africa’s liberation from colonial rule.

The renaming of the institution honors Sule’s legacy and his dedication to education, diplomacy, and national development.

He also served as Chief Whip of the Federal House of Representatives (1954–1959), Leader of Nigeria’s Delegation to the Conference of Independent States (1960), First Federal Commissioner of Public Complaints (1976), and Minister of Mines and Power.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement saidPre sident Tinubu believed that immortalising Ambassador Sule’s legacy would inspire younger generations to uphold integrity, patriotism, character, and nationalism.

The Federal University of Education, Kano, is one of seven specialised universities of education under the Federal Government.

The Kano State government initially owned it.

However, Onanuga said as a federal university of education, it will continue to play a pivotal role in training teachers, further strengthening Nigeria’s education sector.