Obasanjo Presidential Library: to be or not to be?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the planned project to create the first presidential library in Africa, the Obasanjo Presidential Library.

Design/methodology/approach

Focusing on public concerns and criticisms in the media, the obstacles that may prevent the Obasanjo Presidential Library from being completed are enumerated.

Findings

While the Obasanjo Presidential Library is intended to record the President's activities, foster democracy and promote good governance, the methods used to raise fund to date have been controversial. There is widespread criticism of the donations raised for the library project, even though most people see the library as a worthy project to pursue.

Originality/value

Provides an example of how even the most worthy project may be headed for failure if not handled properly. The general support for the presidential library may not be enough to see it to completion due to the controversial methods used to secure funds for the project.

Citation

Aghwotu Tiemo, P. (2006), "Obasanjo Presidential Library: to be or not to be?", The Bottom Line, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 31-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450610643043