Gov Uzodinma to rename Imo Varsity after Abba Kyari

Governor Hope Uzodinma 

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has hinted that plans are in place to rename the state-owned Imo State University to Mallam Abba Kyari University.

He made the call when the management staff of the university led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adaobi Obasi paid him a visit at the Executive Chambers of the Imo State Government House.


In a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwuike Nwachuku, Uzodinma said "Mallam Abba Kyari played a pivotal role in the liberation of Imo State and no gesture is too big for a man who died as a patriot.

He said that "consultations are underway with relevant stakeholders both in the education sector and in the State to critically look at the situation and take a decision.




The Governor urged the management staff of IMSU to live up to expectation, while pointing out that his Administration is very committed to quality education in the State and that Imo State University as the epicenter can not be left behind.

The University management through the VC commended the Governor for a job well done so far. She also called on all and sundry to support His Excellency to succeed.