How Can A National Library Be Owing N228m Worth Of Rent.

The National Library of Nigeria says it faces eviction from its Abuja office following its inability to pay rent totalling N228.7m. 

The amount is for two and half years rent. The notice to quit given to the NLN ended on Monday, September 30, 2013.
The NLN Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Habib Jato, said this on Monday in Abuja when the House of Representatives Committee on Education led by Aminu Suleiman visited the office.
Jato said, "Two and half years rent, amounting to N228,690m has yet to be paid and the landlord has threatened ejecting the organisation by the end of September, 2013, with its unpleasant consequences."
He also noted that inadequate funds had hindered the execution of many of the organisation's projects such as capacity building in Information Communications, Technology, and the development of the National Readership Promotion Campaign, among other initiatives.

Jato added, "Lack of headquarters building, which makes operational coordination and service delivery difficult has also made work more difficult."

Suleiman, who frowned on huge rent, said the amount was unjustifiable and unacceptable.

Meanwhile, the organisation's permanent site slated for completion in 2015 has had its design reverted to the original plan allegedly by President Goodluck Jonathan.