Bill Gates Conferred With Nigeria’s National Honour

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The ceremony took place in Lagos, with top government officials and dignitaries in attendance.

President Tinubu praised Gates for his longstanding support in critical sectors including health, education, and technology, noting that his philanthropic interventions have made significant impacts across Nigeria and Africa.

The award underscores Nigeria’s recognition of global partners contributing to the country’s development agenda.