First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has announced that the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, established to mark her 65th birthday, has received total donations amounting to ₦25.52 billion, describing the outcome as a powerful demonstration of Nigerians’ shared commitment to education and national development.
Mrs Tinubu further announced that the donation account for the Education Fund had been formally closed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, explaining that the project would now proceed under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Education.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Mrs Tinubu expressed appreciation to Nigerians, family members, friends and well-wishers who supported the initiative, which was created on September 21, 2025, to contribute to the building of the National Library.
“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… towards building the National Library,” the First Lady said.
She noted that the level of support recorded by the fund underscored a collective belief in education, the preservation of knowledge and the broader goal of national development
According to her, the initiative also fostered unity and goodwill among Nigerians from different backgrounds.
“Your support affirms our shared commitment to education, preservation of knowledge and national development. I am deeply encouraged by the goodwill and unity this initiative has inspired,” she added.
She disclosed that as of the closing date, total contributions to the fund stood at ₦25,520,708,074.35, representing what she described as a significant investment in Nigeria’s educational and intellectual infrastructure.
“The project is under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Education, and any further support may be channelled through the Ministry,” the First Lady stated.
Reiterating her gratitude to all contributors, Mrs Tinubu described the fund as a worthy national cause and thanked Nigerians for their trust and generosity.
“I thank everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause,” she said.
She concluded the statement by extending goodwill messages to Nigerians as the country approaches the New Year, wishing citizens and their families peace and prosperity in 2026.
