The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has warned contractors and consultants handling the National Library of Nigeria project against further delays in completing the long-awaited facility.
Alausa issued the warning during a meeting with contractors and consultants involved in the project.
The minister directed those handling the project to work towards meeting agreed targets, stressing the importance of completing the National Library project for the country’s education and knowledge-development system.
The National Library is expected to serve as a major national repository for books, research materials and other information resources.
The minister’s warning comes amid renewed government efforts to address delays affecting major education infrastructure projects.
Alausa’s position also highlights the Federal Government’s growing emphasis on accountability in the execution of education projects.
The minister has previously stressed the need for contractors handling education infrastructure to deliver projects according to agreed specifications and timelines.
The latest warning signals that the government may take action against contractors who fail to meet their obligations.
The report was published by Punch on September 6, 2026, and subsequently reported by other Nigerian news outlets.
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