NLA Appeals to Governor Sani Against Library Relocation

The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has called on Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani to halt the proposed relocation of the Kaduna State Library Board’s headquarters from Kaduna metropolis to Zaria. The NLA criticized the decision to transfer the historic library building to the Kaduna State Judiciary, labeling it as reckless and detrimental to the state's educational development.

In a statement signed by President Dr Lawal Umar and Secretary Dr Amogu Uma Kalu, the NLA expressed concerns over the handover, which was reportedly communicated through a government memorandum circulating on social media. The association emphasized the library's significance as a historic monument that has served generations and is vital for education, research, and civic enlightenment.

The NLA questioned the rationale behind the relocation and urged the government to find alternative accommodations for the judiciary without displacing the library, stressing that both institutions are essential for societal development.