Tuesday June 3, 2025|
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, June 3, night in Lagos, conferred the prestigious National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The ceremony, held at a private State event, recognized Gates for his longstanding contributions to global health, education, and development—particularly in Nigeria and across Africa.
Gates, whose foundation has invested billions of dollars in polio eradication, vaccine access, maternal health, and agricultural innovation in Nigeria, is one of the most prominent non-African recipients of the CFR award.
The honour highlights the Tinubu administration’s continued engagement with international partners committed to Nigeria’s socioeconomic progress.
A photo released by the State House showed President Tinubu presenting the medal to Gates during the investiture.
The CFR is Nigeria’s third-highest national honour and is reserved for individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the nation in various capacities.
By NewsDESK A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a subpoena directing the…
By NewsDesk - The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has announced…
By NewsDesk - The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced that its 2026 Christmas…
By NewsDesk - Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has identified the Ibom Deep Sea…
By NewsDESK - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
By NewsDESK - The Akwa Ibom government has offered to sponsor 100 youths for agricultural…