More
    HomeNewsTinubu confers major national honour on Bill Gates

    Tinubu confers major national honour on Bill Gates

    Published on

     

    In recognition of his contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation, particularly in Nigeria and across Africa, President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.

    Gates was presented with the award during his recent visit to Nigeria, where he met with Tinubu and other government officials to discuss reforms in the country’s primary healthcare system.

    His visit also includes participation in the Goalkeepers Nigeria event, as well as meetings with scientists and stakeholders focused on expanding artificial intelligence-driven health solutions.

    The CFR is one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s development or enhanced its global standing.

    Gates, 69, described his continued engagement with Africa as both a “moral responsibility and a strategic investment.”

    Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he co-chairs, Gates has already committed $100 billion to global development and health initiatives.

    The foundation also plans to invest an additional $200 billion in Africa over the coming decades, subject to global market conditions and inflation.

    Latest articles

    Kenya court declares Kanu’s abduction, extraordinary rendition illegal, awards N200million cost

      A High court in Nairobi, Kenya has declared illegal the 2021 abduction of Mazi...

    Dalori sworn-in as APC Acting national chairman

      The All Progressives Congress has finally confirmed the exit of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje...

    Tinubu honours Afreximbank boss Oramah with GCON for transformational leadership

        In a glowing tribute to decades of economic diplomacy and visionary banking leadership, President...

    Support Tinubu’s vision, group urges Nigerians in nationwide mobilisation drive

      BY TONY UDOKA The Integrity Group of Nigeria, and affiliate organization of the Tinubu Support...

    More like this

    Kenya court declares Kanu’s abduction, extraordinary rendition illegal, awards N200million cost

      A High court in Nairobi, Kenya has declared illegal the 2021 abduction of Mazi...

    Dalori sworn-in as APC Acting national chairman

      The All Progressives Congress has finally confirmed the exit of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje...

    Tinubu honours Afreximbank boss Oramah with GCON for transformational leadership

        In a glowing tribute to decades of economic diplomacy and visionary banking leadership, President...