The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) chapter, has come out swinging against the recent decision to rename the institution in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a fiery statement issued on Saturday, ASUU UNIMAID Chairperson, Dr. Abubakar Mshelia Saidu, called the move “politically motivated” and “a brazen affront” to the university’s rich legacy and academic reputation.
The controversial renaming was announced during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on July 17, sparking immediate backlash from students, staff, alumni, and concerned Nigerians nationwide.
> “This action is not merely shocking; it desecrates the sanctity of our alma mater,” the union stated, noting that the decision comes just as UNIMAID is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary — a milestone that underscores its historic identity and resilience.
ASUU is now rallying its Congress, veterans, and executive council members to fight what it describes as a blatant act of “political patronage at the expense of academic integrity.”
The union warned that it would deliver a response that is “unequivocal, forceful, and commanding,” and called on the public to join in rejecting what it sees as an insult to UNIMAID's legacy.
> “We must articulate our adamant opposition and demand the immediate reversal of this ill-conceived and deeply offensive decision,” ASUU declared.
Founded in 1975, the University of Maiduguri is one of Nigeria’s most respected federal institutions — known for its academic standards and resilience in the face of regional insecurity. Critics argue that with several public structures already bearing Buhari’s name, especially in Borno State, renaming UNIMAID is both unnecessary and divisive.
The message from the ASUU chapter is loud and clear: UNIMAID is not for sale — not even for politics.
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