First Lady Donates 140,000 Books to Public School Libraries Nationwide

The Federal Government has commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for donating 140,000 copies of seven books to public school libraries across Nigeria.

The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the donation as a significant investment in literacy, values-based education, and the overall development of Nigerian children.

According to the minister, the books were produced through a partnership between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and the Merck Foundation and will be distributed to public schools nationwide.

He said the publications address critical issues, including girl-child education, child protection, healthy living, gender-based violence, reproductive health, social responsibility, and character development.

Alausa noted that the initiative would promote literacy, critical thinking, empathy, and responsible citizenship among young learners.

The minister also assured that the books would be effectively distributed across the country, describing the donation as a lasting legacy that would strengthen Nigeria’s reading culture and contribute to raising responsible, productive, and globally competitive citizens.