Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant, has received knocks online after suggesting that the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II.
The Queen died on Thursday evening, a few hours after doctors raised concerns over her health.
Since her demise, many Nigerians and the world at large have continued to pay tribute to the 96-year-old longest-reigning monarch.
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Reacting to the demise of the Queen on his Twitter handle, Adamu said the first Nigerian University in Nsukka should be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth.
“Immortalising Queen Elizabeth by renaming the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in her honour would’ve been an easier deal if I were communicating with our grandparents. Fortunately, they knew her worth.
“Age is a grace, & 7 decades on the Throne can only be the work of God and Grace.
“If I’m the President of Nigeria today, I’ll declare 3 days of National Mourning for the death of The Queen Elizabeth II of England.
“Those of you that went to UNN, Nsukka, get ready to redo your CVs. Hopefully, your former school will be renamed to Queen Elizabeth University of Nigeria. I congratulate you on this remarkable progress,” he tweeted.
This, however, did not sit well with many Nigerians who found his (Adamu) suggestion offensive.
Below are some reactions gathered by Quest Times;