First Lady’s National Library Fund Raises N25 billion

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said yesterday that the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, established to mark her 65th birthday, has received N25.52 billion for the National Library Project.

Senator Tinubu described the donations as a powerful demonstration of Nigerians’ shared commitment to education and national development.

She said in a statement in which she explained that the donation account for the Education Fund formally closed yesterday, that the project would now proceed under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Education.

Senator Tinubu expressed appreciation to Nigerians, family members, friends and well-wishers who supported the initiative, which was created on September 21 last year for the library project.

“I extend my appreciation to all Nigerians, family, friends, and well-wishers who generously supported the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, created in commemoration of my 65th birthday… towards building the National Library,” the First Lady said.

She noted that the level of support recorded by the fund underscored a collective belief in education, the preservation of knowledge and the broader goal of national development.

According to her, the initiative also fostered unity and goodwill among Nigerians from different backgrounds.

“Your support affirms our shared commitment to education, preservation of knowledge and national development. I am deeply encouraged by the goodwill and unity this initiative has inspired,” she said.

“The project is under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Education, and any further support may be channelled through the Ministry,” the First Lady added.

Reiterating her gratitude to all contributors, Senator Tinubu described the fund as a worthy national cause and thanked Nigerians for their trust and generosity.

“I thank everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause,” she said.

The First Lady extended goodwill messages to Nigerians as the country approaches the New Year and prayed for peace and prosperity during the year.