Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has revealed that ₦20 billion has been raised so far for the completion of the National Library of Nigeria.
Speaking at a birthday luncheon with State House correspondents on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark her 65th birthday, Mrs. Tinubu described the library project as her legacy gift to the nation.
She explained that instead of receiving birthday cakes, adverts, or expensive gifts, she appealed to Nigerians to direct their goodwill towards funding the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, which is dedicated to completing the long-delayed National Library project.
Dismissing claims that the initiative has political undertones, the First Lady insisted her only motivation was service to the country.
“I want to clear the air about some people saying it has a political undertone. What is wrong in doing well?” she asked.
Reflecting on her years in the Senate, where she spent 12 years serving on the Committee on Education, Mrs. Tinubu said her humble background also shaped her appreciation for libraries.
“From a humble background, the library played a role in my life. That’s why I thought this is a worthy cause,” she said.
The First Lady emphasized that education remains vital for national development and pledged continued support for projects that would positively impact future generations.
According to her, the ₦20 billion raised so far demonstrates Nigerians’ willingness to contribute to the country’s educational advancement.