Here is a full list of public structures named after late President Muhammadu Buhari in Borno State, particularly in Maiduguri, reflecting the legacy he left behind and his strong association with the region:

1. General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri

Former Name: Maiduguri Airport

Renamed: June 1, 2023, by the Tinubu-led Federal Government

Reason: Part of a broader national initiative to honour prominent Nigerians by renaming 15 federal airports.

Significance: Highlights Buhari’s military and political prominence.

2. Muhammadu Buhari Trauma Centre, Maiduguri

Location: Inside the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH)

Capacity: 150 beds

Commissioned: 2020 (virtually by Buhari during COVID-19)

Purpose: Specialized care for trauma and emergency victims, especially relevant due to the insurgency impact in the region.

3. Muhammadu Buhari Academy, Maiduguri

Established: 2019

Type: Boarding school for orphans of Boko Haram victims

Facilities: 60 classrooms and 7 hostel blocks

Initiated by: Former Governor Kashim Shettima (now Vice President)

Completed by: Governor Babagana Zulum

Significance: Symbolizes Buhari’s association with anti-terrorism and youth empowerment in the Northeast.

4. Muhammadu Buhari Senate Building, University of Maiduguri

Inaugurated: July 16, 2018

Constructed by: TETFund

Location: Prominent spot near the university’s main entrance

Function: Administrative headquarters of the university

Significance: Represents Buhari’s support for tertiary education and federal intervention projects.

5. Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri (Proposed Renaming of UNIMAID)

Current Name: University of Maiduguri (established 1975)

Proposed Renaming: Announced July 17, 2025, by President Bola Tinubu

Reason: To honour Buhari’s contributions to the nation

Controversy: The renaming has been met with criticism, especially from ASUU-UNIMAID, which described it as politically motivated.