New Hope:Tinubu moves to revive the long-abandoned National Library project, with FEC approving contract augmentation.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the augmentation of the existing contract for the completion and comprehensive furnishing of the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project, as part of efforts to revive the facility.

Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, commended President Bola Tinubu for providing the leadership needed to revive the project, which has been stalled for 18 years. He described the development as another indication that Nigeria’s education sector is on a path of progress.
The Minister also acknowledged the significant intervention of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who directed that gifts received during her birthday celebration be channelled towards the completion of the National Library.
According to Dr. Alausa, the initiative generated about N25 billion, which, alongside funds sourced through TETFund and other efforts, has helped strengthen the financial base for the completion of the project.
Dr. Alausa expressed optimism that construction work would fully resume in the coming months, describing the development as a significant milestone for the education sector and a welcome end to years of uncertainty surrounding the project.