The wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu, has raised a total sum of N25 billion in support of the completion of the country’s National Library project.
In a message issued on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, the First Lady said the money was raised through various supporters and philanthropic Nigerians via a special bank account.
She appreciated the kind gesture extended in honour of her 65th birthday.
The First Lady further announced that the account had now been closed as of 31 December 2025.
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“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 on 21 September 2025, towards building the National Library.
“Your support affirms our shared commitment to education, the preservation of knowledge and national development. I am deeply encouraged by the goodwill and unity this initiative has inspired.
“Kindly note that the donation account for the Oluremi @65 Education Fund will be shut down today, Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
The project is under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Education, and any further support may be channelled through the Ministry.
“As of today, a total of N25,520,708,074.35 (Twenty-Five Billion, Five Hundred and Twenty Million, Seven Hundred and Eight Thousand, Seventy-Four Naira Thirty-Five Kobo) has been donated to the Oluremi @65 Education Fund.
“I thank everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause,” she explained.
Mrs Tinubu also used the opportunity to wish Nigerians a peaceful and prosperous 2026.