National Library of Nigeria
NLN
About
The National Library of Nigeria is the central, government-established institution responsible for preserving the country's published heritage and supporting access to information. It serves as a national repository for publications and has 33 branches across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory.
History
The National Library of Nigeria came into operation in the mid-1960s with the enactment of the National Library Act of 1964, later replaced by Act No. 29 of 1970. Construction of the library began in 1962 and it was opened for public use on 6 November 1964. The headquarters was moved from Lagos to Abuja in 1995. A board was inaugurated in April 1966 by a new military government, but funding was hampered by the Nigerian Civil War and formal government actions were not taken until 1970, when a National Library decree was created partly on the board's advice to expand the library to other state capitals.
Key Facts
Established
1964
Headquarters
Sanusi Dantata House, Central Business District, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Chief executive
Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
Abbreviation
NLN
Website
nln.gov.ng