The Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has reaffirmed governments commitment to completing the headquarters building of the National Library of Nigeria in Abuja within 24 months, assuring Nigerians that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure uninterrupted construction work.
The Minister gave the assurance during a spot visit to the project site on Thursday 5th November 2026, ahead of the formal return-to-site ceremony scheduled for November 19, 2026, to be performed by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
According to Alausa, the Federal Government was determined to ensure that the project was completed within the stipulated timeframe, noting that arrangements had been made to address potential funding and administrative challenges that could affect the pace of construction.
He disclosed that contractors had fully mobilized to the site and commenced work, adding that the Ministry of Education would closely monitor the project to ensure that construction activities continued without interruption.
“Our own commitment at the Federal Ministry of Education is that work will not stop for one day until we get to the point where we commission this building,” the minister stated.
The minister attributed the renewed commitment to the completion of the project to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who, according to him, directed the mobilization of funds and the return of contractors to the site.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, whose sustained advocacy and commitment helped secure additional financial support for the project.
According to Alausa, the vision for the National Library goes beyond providing a repository for books and publications. The completed facility is expected to serve as a major national educational and cultural centre, with specialized facilities for children and persons with disabilities, including those with visual and hearing impairments.
He added that the library would provide spaces for international conferences, exhibitions, research and tourism, while offering Nigerian’s access to the country's historical archives, documentary records and cultural heritage.
The Managing Director of Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), Nader Yusuf, reaffirmed the company's commitment to delivering the project, assuring the minister that the construction would be completed within 18 months.
Yusuf also disclosed that the company had maintained security at the facility throughout the period of inactivity, preventing encroachment and preserving the existing infrastructure.