US EditionAfrica: Tinubu Awards National Honour to Bill Gates for Fighting Poverty in Africa
- During a ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu presented Bill Gates with the national award of Commander of the Federal Republic in recognition of his philanthropic efforts.
- Tinubu recognized Gates for his significant contributions to Nigeria's health, agriculture, and infectious disease efforts through the Gates Foundation.
- Gates visited Nigeria to discuss reforms in the primary healthcare system and engage with leaders, scientists, and partners on health and AI-driven solutions.
- The Gates Foundation has committed over $2.8 billion to Nigeria and pledged $200 billion over two decades to advance health and development in Africa.
- This recognition highlights ongoing collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria's health systems and reflects Gates' stated view of Africa as a 'moral responsibility and a strategic investment.
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Tinubu awards Bill Gates Nigeria's top national honour
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), on Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, recognising his contributions to global health and development. The ceremony, held in Lagos, marked a key highlight of Gates’ ongoing visit to Nigeria, where he is engaging with federal and state leaders on critical issues, including reforms in…
Africa: Tinubu Awards National Honour to Bill Gates for Fighting Poverty in 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, in recognition of his contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation--particularly in Nigeria and across Africa.
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Tinubu confers national honour on Bill Gates
Tinubu honors Bill Gates with Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic title in Nigeria - The Zambian Observer
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) title on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates during a ceremony in Lagos on June 3, 2025. Bill Gates, who is currently in Africa visited Nigeria after leaving Ethiopia and visiting the Commissioner of the African Union. The […] The post Tinubu honors Bill Gates with Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic ti…
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