Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library

Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
Front of the library
CountryNigeria
TypePresidential library
Established2017
LocationOke Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Websiteoopl.org.ng

The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is a library and archive in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is owned by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria.[1] It was opened in 2017.[2]

History

The idea for the library was first proposed in 1988. It was later developed after Obasanjo became President of Nigeria. In 2002, a foundation was set up to raise money and support the building of the library.[3]The library opened to the public in 2017. It is said to be the first presidential library built on the continent of Africa.[4]

Contents

The library holds about 15 million documents, two million books, and 4,000 objects related to Obasanjo's time in office and to Nigerian and African history.[5] Items kept there include books, journals, newspapers, maps, photographs, and official documents.

Site

The library complex covers 32 hectares of land. The site includes an outdoor theatre, a 1,000-seat hall, a hotel with 153 rooms, restaurants, a small amusement park, and a wildlife park.[6] Part of the land contains large granite rock formations. A small stream on the site was dammed to provide water and electricity.

References

  1. ↑ "Obasanjo Presidential Library: Expanding Nigeria's Knowledge-base". This Day. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "Nigeria's Olusegun Obasanjo launches presidential library". BBC News. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. ↑ Adeboyejo, Adejoke (5 July 2018). "This Is The Story Behind Nigeria's New Presidential Library". Culture Trip. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Obasanjo and the first built presidential library in Africa". The Guardian Nigeria. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  5. ↑ Akinwande, Ayo (22 June 2017). "Inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library". Livin Spaces. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  6. ↑ Akinwande, Ayo (22 June 2017). "Inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library". Livin Spaces. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
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