Students of Moshood Abiola University, Lagos (MAULAG) formally known as University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been seen protesting against the new change of name of the university that was announced by the Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan in his Democracy Day speech.
According to Mr. President:
After very careful consideration, and in honour of Chief M.K.O. Abiola’s accomplishments and heroism, on this Democracy Day, the University of Lagos, is renamed by the Federal Government of Nigeria, Moshood Abiola University, Lagos. The Federal Government will also establish an Institute of Democratic Studies and Governance in the University.