Politics
Ondo State University Naming Dispute: A Call for Peace and Dialogue
A decades-old dispute over the renaming of Rufus Giwa University, Owo, ignites local tensions. Drawing parallels to Nigeria's historical university naming controversies, this piece advocates for community reconciliation and resolution. It highlights the deep cultural and political sensitivities embedded in institutional identity.
Tribune Online·October 4, 2026AI-curated
WHEN my alma mater, the University of Ife (aka “Great Ife”) was renamed Obafemi Awolowo University by the military junta of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida on May 12, 1987, it was as if a dagger was driven into my heart. The post Owo-Akoko must sheathe their sword over Rufus Giwa universi
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