President Bola Tinubu has bestowed the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.
This prestigious award recognizes Gates’ significant contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation, particularly within Nigeria and across the African continent.
The honour was presented during Gates’ recent visit to Nigeria, where he engaged in discussions with President Tinubu and other government officials concerning reforms in the nation’s primary healthcare system.
His visit also included participation in the Goalkeepers Nigeria event and 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.
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