The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says the National Library fund has raised about N20.4 billion since its launch on Sept. 18, ahead of her 65th birthday. ‎‎Speaking to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, she described the library project as deeply personal, reflecting her lifelong passion for education and learning. ‎‎“I have played my part in this project, and believe Nigerians can raise the funds needed to complete the library. ‎‎NAN reports that the National Library project was first proposed in 1981 and construction began in 2006 after a contract award worth N8.59 billion, with a two-year completion target. ‎‎The Nigerian Library Association also renewed its call for urgent completion, citing the project’s importance to national education, research, and cultural preservation.‎(NAN)