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The University of Ibadan has refused a suggestion to rename its historic Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Residence. In a post on X on Monday, a social media user urged the premier university, recognized as the first and best, to rename Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall to Akintola Hall.
The X user @akobi_ayo stated, “There is a proposal to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, also known as Zik-Hall, at the University of Ibadan to Akintola Hall. “It’s nonsensical to refer to young Yoruba men as Zikite.”
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In response, the university emphasized that naming choices for facilities like Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall are based on historical acknowledgment rather than ethnic separation. “We would like to emphasize that UI is dedicated to promoting unity and academic excellence, not tribalism.
“Naming choices for facilities such as Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall are based on historical acknowledgment, not ethnic separation.
“We treat all students with equal value and maintain a legacy of inclusivity,” the post states.
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