Over N25.5 billion has been donated to the Oluremi @ 65 Education Fund of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
The fund raised in commemoration of the birthday of Mrs. Tinubu is for the construction of the National Library and under the supervision of the Minister of Education.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the First Lady as she expressed gratitude to the donors.
She also announced that the fund would be shut down on the same day, Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The statement she personally signed reads in full:
““Oluremi @ 65 Education Fund”
“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 21st September 2025, towards building the National Library.
“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.
“Kindly note that the donation account for the Oluremi @ 65 Education Fund will be shut down today, Wednesday, 31st December, 2025. The project is under the supervision of the Honorable Minister of Education, and any further support may be channelled through the Ministry.
“As at 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.
“I wish you and your families a peaceful and prosperous 2026.”
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