Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, don talk say di ₦20 billion wey dem dey raise for her pet project (di Renewed Hope Initiative Library) no get anything to do with 2027 elections. She make di statement during di launch of di fundraiser in Abuja, where top government officials, business leaders, and foreign partners gather to support di initiative aimed at boosting education and youth development.

Remi Tinubu explain say di library project na part of her long-term vision to promote literacy, digital learning, and research among Nigerian youths. She say, “This is not a political move. It is a legacy project that will outlive any administration.” Di First Lady add say di library go get modern facilities like e-learning hubs, mentorship centres, and innovation labs to help young people compete globally.

Critics don dey raise eyebrow since di announcement, with some people suggesting say di timing of di fundraiser fit be strategy to build political goodwill ahead of 2027. But Remi Tinubu don shut down di speculation, insisting say di Renewed Hope Initiative na non-partisan and strictly focused on social impact. She also call on Nigerians to support di project without attaching political meaning to am.

Di event see pledges from big names like Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, and international donors wey promise to contribute to di ₦20 billion target. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, praise di initiative, say it go complement government efforts to improve access to quality education. He talk say di library fit become model for other African countries if executed well.

As di fundraising continue, Nigerians dey watch to see how di project go unfold. For now, Remi Tinubu don make her stand clear di library na for national development, not campaign. Whether di public go accept her explanation or still link am to 2027 politics, time go tell.