Tinubu renames Kaduna petroleum institute after Shehu Yar’Adua

President Bola Tinubu announced the renaming of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna to the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology. This decision honors the late military officer's significant contributions to Nigeria's transition to civilian rule.

During his Democracy Day address, Tinubu stated that the renaming recognizes "architects of modern democratic Nigeria" and "his vision of national partnership." The move signifies the government's approval for the revitalization and renaming of the institute.

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Among the architects of modern democratic Nigeria, we honour General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua for his vision of national partnership.

In addition to the institute's renaming, President Tinubu announced that national honors would be conferred upon more than 30 democracy heroes and "soldier-democrats" associated with the June 12 struggle. Posthumous recognitions are planned for figures like Dr. Arthur Nwankwo and Ben Charles-Obi, with the full list of honorees to be released soon.

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In recognition of his contributions, the Federal Government has approved the revitalisation and renaming of the completed Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology.