Reactions As Adamu Garba Asks Fg To Rename UNN As Queen Elizabeth Varsity
Nigerians have expressed their disappointment in former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Adamu Garba for calling for the immortalization of Queen Elizabeth in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The politician has earned wide backlash and criticism for his statement.
It was reported that the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, died yesterday, the 8th of September 2022, at Balmoral Estate in Scotland.
Despite dying at the ripe age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II’s death came as a shock to many after an official statement was made public by Buckingham Palace.
Following the sad news, photos of the late Queen have taken over the internet,with many sharing heartwarming tributes to mark themonarch’s legacies.
In honor of her, Adamu called for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka to be renamed after the late Queen.
Adamu revealed that if he was the President of Nigeria, he would declare 3 days of National Mourning for her and rename the University of Nigeria to Queen Elizabeth University of Nigeria.
Giving reasons, he noted how the University of Nigeria is the first university in Nigeria.
According to him, 7 decades isn’t a small feat.
Taking to social media, many expressed their angry and disappointment in his statement.