Truth be told, do we truly have “libraries” in Nigeria? How many “libraries” do we have? Where are they located?

I remember growing up, speaking of “libraries” which means bookstores we have that in almost all the major markets in Nigeria. In fact, in some states in Nigeria we a special market dedicated to the sales of books and stationeries only. 

But “library” is considered a special feature in Nigeria. And can only been found in Some highly expensive Nigerian private schools. Few public schools do have library but I won’t call them library because they always outdated.

Interviewer: Are your books read in Nigeria?
Chimamanda: Yes
Interviewer: Do they have libraries in Nigeria?
Chimamanda: I think it reflects poorly on France that you asked that question
#LaNuitDesIdees

— Yvonne Mburu (@ymscientist) January 25, 2018