The Federal Ministry of Education has officially commended the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, following her donation of 140,000 copies of seven distinct books earmarked for public school libraries across the country. The ministry characterized the massive donation as a foundational investment in literacy, values-based education, and the comprehensive development of Nigerian youth.
The literary intervention was facilitated through a strategic partnership between the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and the Merck Foundation. The collection of books specifically addresses critical contemporary issues, including girl-child education, child protection, healthy living, gender-based violence, reproductive health, social responsibility, and character development, aiming to provide students with holistic life skills alongside academic knowledge.
Alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda
While formally receiving the educational materials, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, emphasized that the gesture directly mirrors the overarching goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He noted that the initiative significantly bolsters the ministry’s ongoing drive toward achieving quality, inclusive, and learner-centred education for every Nigerian child.
“This timely intervention aligns perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and our Ministry’s commitment to quality, inclusive and learner-centred education,” Dr. Alausa stated. “These books are practical educational resources that will strengthen literacy, critical thinking, empathy, and responsible citizenship across our public schools.”
Ensuring Nationwide Distribution and Lasting Legacy
Acknowledging the First Lady’s historical and continuous advocacy for educational advancement, Dr. Alausa pledged the ministry’s full cooperation in ensuring the swift and equitable distribution of the texts to public school libraries across all states. The ministry has assured the public that the logistics will be managed effectively to guarantee maximum impact at the grassroots level.
The Federal Ministry of Education concluded its assessment by describing the 140,000-book donation as a lasting legacy that will deepen Nigeria’s reading culture. By addressing both academic and societal values, the initiative is projected to play a vital role in molding the nation’s students into responsible, productive, and globally competitive citizens capable of driving future national development.
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