Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has taken lead in mobilizing resources towards the completion of the headquarters building of the National Library of Nigeria, appealing to well-wishers to convert birthday gifts and greetings into donations for the completion of the National Library project.

Senator Tinubu who turned 65 on September 21, 2025, had in a video message widely published in the media on Septermber 1 2025 stated that she will dedicate her birthday to God and a cause she described as close to her heart, rather than host a lavish celebration. “By the special grace of God, I will be turning 65 years old on the 21st September 2025, and this happens to be a Sunday. This is why I have decided to dedicate the day to God for all his blessings in my life and having a quiet birthday,” she said./ 0:00

The First Lady further added that, “I wish to appeal to those who would like to send a birthday card, cakes, flowers, greetings in the newspapers or gifts should please send the funds to the designated account for a special project close to my heart among many others, the completion of the National Library”.

The fund, according to her, is coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Education under the “Oluremi at 65 Education Fund,” and domiciled in Zenith Bank Plc, account number 1310314977.

The First Lady, on September 23 said during a press conference that the National Library fund had raised N20.4bn since it was launched last Thursday, September 18, 2025.

“So far we have raised N20.4bn since this fund launched last week, and more are still coming,” the First Lady told journalists at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.