NATIONAL LIBRARY OF NIGERIA ESTABLISHMENT BILL
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A Bill establishes an updated legal framework for the National Library of Nigeria to preserve the country's literary and documentary heritage. It targets researchers, students, libraries, publishers, and the general public. This strengthens the library's capacity and improves access to information resources.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to re-establish or restructure the National Library of Nigeria, providing it with an updated legal framework to fulfill its mandate of preserving Nigeria's literary and documentary heritage.
Who Does It Target?
Researchers, students, libraries, publishers, and the general public.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the National Library's institutional capacity, modernize its operations, preserve Nigeria's literary heritage, and improve public access to information resources.
Key Features
Institutional Restructuring: Updates the legal and operational framework of the National Library Heritage Preservation: Strengthens the mandate for preserving Nigeria's documentary heritage Public Access: Improves public access to library resources and information services
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
The National Library currently operates across Nigeria. The bill would enhance its legal framework and operations.
Impact & Metrics
Would modernize Nigeria's national library system and improve preservation of the country's literary and documentary heritage.
Official Resources
Website: nln.gov.ng Contact: National Library of Nigeria, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the Copyright Act 2022, the National Archives Act, the Freedom of Information Act 2011, and UNESCO guidelines on national library development.