Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has successfully raised over N20.5 billion through her Oluremi@65 Education Fund to complete the long-abandoned National Library project in Abuja. The fund, launched on her 65th birthday, September 21, 2025, aims to support the construction of a state-of-the-art National Library, envisioned as a hub for research, digital archiving, and public access to over 10 million volumes.
Key Highlights:
– Amount Raised: Over N20.5 billion has been raised, with contributions pouring in from private donors, business leaders, and diaspora communities.
– Project Background: The National Library project, initiated in the 1990s, has faced decades of funding delays and bureaucratic challenges.
– First Lady’s Vision: Oluremi Tinubu described the initiative as a “legacy gift to the nation,” emphasizing education’s role in sustainable development and intergenerational impact.
– Transparency: A dedicated committee will ensure transparency in disbursement, with the goal of completing the project by 2027.
