Mohammed Nma Baba

#IAMALIBRARIAN
Loves: HumanCapitalDev't | Libraries | Books | Writing | and Stand up in Support of Morality & Positive Values.

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

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OPEN LETTER TO @aishambuhari
Title: Muhammadu Buhari Library (MBL) b4 Muhammadu Buhari University(MBU)

I have been your apologist, supporter & a Nigerian who believe in your philosophy of speaking truth to power not minding who d powerful relative to you.

#PMBLibrary

[Adachukwu Onwudiwe @JUSTADACHI]

Last year's journey reaches its crowning point: "Harmattan on Rolling Hills" is published, packed, and ready.
I am grateful to Enugu Council For Arts & Culture for the trust. I am equally appreciative of all the wonderful contributors.
Enugu, this one's for you!

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

A deserving appointment.

[National Library of Nigeria @Librarygovng]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves the renewal of the tenure of NLN DG

[Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola]

PRESS RELEASE

First Lady Oluremi TINUBU Emerges Leadership Newspapers 'Person of The Year' 2025.

The willingness of all Nigerians to work together across cultural and religious differences remains crucial in shaping a desirable future for Nigeria.
First Lady, of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated this at the 18th Leadership Newspapers Annual Conference and Awards ceremony, where she emerged as the Person Of Year, 2025.

At the event, the First Lady reiterated the need for unity as a prerequisite for national development.

“ The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together, across cultural and religious differences and interests, for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand. Let us keep working together to realize the Nigeria of our dreams.”.

Senator Oluremi TINUBU who dedicated the award to all those who have mentored and continued to mentor her .

“ I do not take this honor alone. I stand on the shoulders of a lot of people who have mentored and continued to mentor me. This Award is for all those who have helped me along the way. It is also for the many Nigerians especially women, young people and community leaders who work quietly everyday to uplift others and ignite hope in our nation”.

The First Lady thanked the Chairman of Leadership Newspapers, Mrs Zainab NDA- Isiah not only for the honor, but for her continued commitment to journalism that informs, inspires and strengthens democracy in the country.

“ I celebrate the legacy of the Founding Chairman Late Mr Sam NDA-Isiah, OFR whose dreams, his best half, Mrs Zainab Nda - Isiah has taken to the next level. I believe looking down today, he will be so proud of you for keeping the fire of this organization burning”.

Speaking on the theme of the award, “Politicsl stability and sustainable development in Africa in an increasingly unstable global ststem: a roadmap for Nigeria” the guest speaker and Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Dr Amina Mohammed noted that the real building of any nation is done by its people at home.
“ We need a position to deepen democracy and see to more investments and economic sustainability in Africa generally and Nigeria in particular”.

Also the Chairman of the occasion Bishop Matthew Kukah admonished that the present government should strengthen institutions to ensure sustainable development.

27 eminent Nigerians and corporate organizations were recognized at the award ceremony instituted 18 years ago, by the founder of Leadership Newspapers, Late Sam Nda Isaiah.

SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Thursday 12th February 2026

[Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola]

PRESS RELEASE

“THERE IS STILL MORE FOR ME TO DO”….FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU
As Leadership Newspapers formally notifies her of Person of the Year Award

The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu formally received the notification of her conferment with the award “ Person of the Year” by the Leadership Newspapers.
During the courtesy visit by the management of the Newspaper led by its Chairman, Mrs Zainab Nda-Isaiah the First Lady thanked the organization for the recognition which sha says is a call for more work on her part.
“ With this, I am fired up for the year”.
“ I am guide by the scripture, which says, I can do all things….there is still more for me to do… what I am doing for the common man”.
“ I like to work hard because my husband is a hard-working man”.
The First Lady expressed her appreciation that as a woman, her efforts are being noted alluding to the fact that she goes through life at her own pace.
She said though it is a man’s world which she does not dispute but this only calls for more work on the part of women.
“ I have never seen man as a challenge, but that makes me know that I have to work three times as the man works to get ahead. I tell girls all the time, you have to be confident, focused and hardworking to gat ahead”.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu commended the late founder of the leadership Group, Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah describing him as a man of integrity.
“ I also thank all members of management who have been holding your hand up since you assumed the leadership. Thank you all”.
In her remarks, the Chairman, Mrs Zainab Nda-Isaiah disclosed that the choice of the First Lady as the Person of the Year 2025 was a unanimous decision of the Board and Management of the organization which was borne out of the evidential records and impact of her various interventions in the nation through the RHI since the inception of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023.
The Senior Vice Chairman of the Group Azu Ishiekwene explained that the First Lady has redefined the Office, and made it a force for leadership and passion which is found in the heart, impacting lives, transforming lives, devoid of tribal, religious or political sentiments.
He noted that the award is one which the organization takes seriously rewarding excellence, hard-work and dedication.
The award ceremony which comes up on the 12th of February 2026 is the 18th Edition out of which the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had received the award 3 times,

SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Monday 26th January 2026

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

@olarashh @SaharaReporters Absolutely true.

[ISSN International Centre @ISSN_IC]

Learn how the Nigerian ISSN Centre grew through its challenges!

🇳🇬 Read the story here: https://t.co/EPfVgHy7k8

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

I accompany the #Nationallibrarian @chinweanunobi to Kaduna on a visit to @standardbiblio a wholy #librarianship based firm with interest in deepening professionalism and competence in the practice of the profession.
#Library #Books #Entrepreneurship #Education #Information

[Standard-Biblio Services Limited @standardbiblio]

We are honoured to host @chinweanunobi the National Librarian/CEO of the National Library of Nigeria @Librarygovng , along with her team, at our Head Office Complex in Kaduna. The visit provided a platform to present our vision for the Library and Librarians. 1/2

[Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola]

First Lady of Nigeria & National Chairman, Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, delivered her address at the virtual commissioning and handover of Digital Learning Centres across 10 states, Abia, Delta, Edo, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Yobe & Zamfara, held at the State House, Abuja.

The initiative, in collaboration with NITDA Nigeria, reaffirms the Renewed Hope Initiatives commitment to empowering young Nigerians through technology and digital education.

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

@didigirliO @ruffydfire Absolutely! 😢

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

Our dear First lady, your interest in libraries is commendable, thank you Mama.
#Book #Books #Reading #Writing #EducationMatters #Education #Library #Knowledge #Literacy #Tinubu #FirstLady #Research #Nigeria

[Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola]

PRESS RELEASE

FIRST LADY VISITS QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY

When the National Library of Nigeria is all built and finally completed, it will become the country’s national pride as a modern, digitized facility, equipped to cater to the knowledge-building needs of all and a repository of history of the nation.

First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed the optimism after a facility tour of the Quatar National Library in Doha.
She noted that for the Nation to achieve this objective, Nigeria is looking to draw inspiration and worthy template from Qatar National Library in Doha.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that Nigeria is blessed with a robust and rich cultural heritage which must be properly documented for posterity.

The First Lady emphasized that the youth must have a referral point to know more about the nation.
She noted that the motto of the Quatar National Library, Free Access to Knowledge is worthy of note.
And with its two million books and 500,000 e- books, Qatar National Library, situated in Education City, Doha, is one of the prides of Quatar and a monument.

The visit to the Quatar National Library is the first engagement by First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu upon in Doha.

Her visit to the library is a prelude to her engagement with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, where she hopes to secure needed partnership that will address the challenges of out of school children and Almajiri Education in Nigeria.

SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Saturday 11th October, 2025

[Dr. Tunji Alausa @DrTunjiAlausa]

Today, I was glad to launch the Digitalisation of Public Schools Project with the deployment of Interactive Smart Boards to public basic education schools across Nigeria.

This milestone was made even more special as I launched it alongside Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba Mohammed; the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State; the LASUBEB Chairman; and the Southwest SUBEB Chairmen. Together, we are showing what partnership in action looks like. 🤝

This initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Education and implemented through UBEC, is part of our commitment to make classrooms more engaging, interactive, and effective for both learners and teachers. It also aligns with our National Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR — shifting Nigeria from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy.

Through this initiative, we will be distributing over 1,000 Smart Boards to Federal & State Basic Education schools nationwide — equipping teachers with innovative tools and empowering learners with digital skills for the future.

This is not just a project — it is the beginning of a new era of joyful, technology-driven learning that empowers our teachers, excites our pupils, and strengthens our education system.

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

#Reading

[Chido Onumah @conumah]

NBRP Announces 5th National Conference on Reading and AGM: September 25, 2025 in Abuja https://t.co/pzDzp69f0d via @IkengaOfficial @NetworkPromote @Librarygovng

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

#peace

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

“Our world bleeds before our eyes. Children in conflict zones, nations silenced by hunger and war, and it begs the question: Are we witnessing the collapse of conscience in real time?”

-Nigerian poet and spoken word artist Maryam Bukar Hassan delivered a passionate speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, urging for global peace.

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

Excellent 👌 20.7Billion Naira & still counting....Kudos to Your Excellency & @SenRemiTinubu

[Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola]

PRESS RELEASE

WE DID IT FOR LOVE; THIS IS A LOVE PROJECT….FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU
Says National Library project not politically motivated as project raises N20.7bn so far.

First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced that her 65th birthday fundraiser towards the completion of the National Library realized N20.7billion.
She stated this while having lunch with the press at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained that the birthday account, Oluremi@65 Education Fund will remain open till December 2025 to receive more donations from willing Nigerians towards the completion of the project.

“In his 1925 Essay, “The New Frontier” Gebran Kalil Gebran, a Lebanese Writer, Poet, Philosopher and Artist wrote, I quote “Are you a politician, asking what your country can do for you or a zealous one, asking what you can do for your country? If you are the first, then you are a parasite, if the second, then you are an oasis in a desert”.
“ That is why if we take our baby steps welldoing, before long, things will begin to shape up for our country”.
“We all have to rise up, play our parts in the building process.A grain of sand and a drop of water makes a mighty ocean”.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu also debunked claims that her 65th birthday anniversary fundraiser is politically motivated.

She pointed out that as a teacher, as well as the impact library had on her life while growing up, she was motivated to call for the donations towards the building of the National Library.

“What is wrong in doing well or trying to build our country - if I could assist the post war building process in Liberia by donating the Oluremi Tinubu Elementary and Junior Secondary School in Monte Serrado County in Liberia, what is wrong in drawing attention to some of the areas of need in our beloved Nation”.
“This is not the first time I have raised funds for causes close to my heart. For my 45th birthday, I raised ₦50 million to complete the National Sickle Cell Foundation Center, which has since become fully operational. For my 50th birthday, I raised ₦200 million for the New Era Foundation and other charities”.
“I have played my part in this project, and believe Nigerians can raise the funds needed to complete the library. This is not just a project but a national treasure that will serve generations to come,”

The First Lady disclosed that as at 2pm on Tuesday 23rd September 2025, the fund had realized N20.4 billion and was still counting, noting that the account will remain open till December 2025 before it is shut down.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the signatories to the account are the Minister of Education and the Chief Librarian of the Federation, insisting hers was to help drive the funds.

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

*₦20.5B and counting?*
The First Lady’s courage has turned doubt into action. Critics, supporters — this is proof that resilience wins. The National Library will rise because Nigeria is rising with it. 💪📚🇳🇬

@baba_nma is a stunch supporter of first lady's NLN HQ Initiative

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

WATCH
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu announces 20.5 billion Naira as amount so far generated under Oluremi @65 Education Fund for the completion the National Library.

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

Indeed!

[Library Impacts Hub ™ @LibraryImpactNG]

No one will dispute a fact that public institution like a National Library should be funded by govt.

What the First Lady @SenRemiTinubu is doing currently for the National Library @Librarygovng wouldn't stop today's govt from doing the needful.

She's only contributing her quota

[Library Impacts Hub ™ @LibraryImpactNG]

Happy Birthday @SenRemiTinubu

Your love of education through the NEW ERA Foundation for Girls and present fundraising for the Completion of the National #Library Of Nigeria, headquarter in Abuja speak Volume.

Thanks for the interventions. Never cease supporting our #Libraries

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

Happy Birthday Mama

[National Library of Nigeria @Librarygovng]

Happy birthday our dear First Lady! @SenRemiTinubu May your day be filled with joy and happiness.

[Chinwe Nwaka Anunobi @chinweanunobi]

Oluremi Tinubu’s crowdfunding call and the future of Nigeria’s national library https://t.co/D9dQj22eVR

[Mohammed Nma Baba @baba_nma]

@Nupenchi_ Building the Niger State of our dream....