Former Head of State Gen Yakabu Gowon says no one can change Unilag's Name

 

Today begins the convocation ceremony for Graduates and Post Grauadtes of Unilag,A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has assured members of the University of Lagos community that the name of the institution remains sacrosanct.According to Gowon, nobody can change the name of the university.He spoke on this today 10th June 2014, in Lagos during the university’s 2012/2013 Batch A convocation where 36 of the 3,264 graduands passed out with first class grades.He urged the graduating students to remain committed to the ideals of the school, saying the university known for excellence has come to stay.

Earlier, the UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Bello, who congratulated the graduating students on the successful completion of their studies, urged them to be good ambassadors of the university.He said, “As you leave the four walls of this university, it is your responsibility to promote the good image of the university. Identify with your alma mater and contribute your widow’s mite to the development of the university.

 Source: Punch