President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out to tell why he conferred one of Nigeria’s highest honours on American Businessman and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, today, Tuesday 3 June, 2025 at the State House, Abuja.
The President said, he conferred the Nigerian National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Co-Founder of Microsoft “in recognition of his decades-long commitment to improving lives through interventions in global health & polio eradication, education, digital innovation, and agricultural development, especially in Nigeria and across Africa.”
“Bill Gates’ contributions have saved millions through the Gates Foundation @gatesfoundation and many such initiatives, uplifted communities, and inspired global action”, President Tinubu said.
President Tinubu said: “Today, I conferred the Nigerian National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Mr Bill Gates @BillGates in recognition of his decades-long commitment to improving lives through interventions in global health & polio eradication, education, digital innovation, and agricultural development, especially in Nigeria and across Africa.
“Bill Gates’ contributions have saved millions through the Gates Foundation @gatesfoundation and many such initiatives, uplifted communities, and inspired global action.
“We also had meaningful conversations on deepening our collaboration in health systems, innovation, and youth development, reaffirming our shared belief that real progress begins when we invest in people.
“Nigeria remains open to ideas, partnerships, and actions that move humanity forward.”
Replies to President Tinubu
@getrabiuyusuf wrote: “Thank you, Mr. President. I hope you can draw inspiration from Him by channeling your resources toward supporting the vulnerable, preventing diseases, and improving the quality of life for Nigerians. With your leadership and capabilities, you have the potential to make an even greater difference for our people.”
@engrpopey wrote: “Gates should leave Africa alone.”
@mademengang01 wrote: “To improve which life he should improve that life in where is coming from they need it over there”
@koresarmani wrote: “When you go confer me? Daddy Bola”
@SamuelEssang4 wrote: “With all due respect, Mr. President,Many Nigerians are still struggling with hunger and poverty—shouldn’t we prioritize local solutions over foreign agendas? We need partnerships that truly empower our people, not ones that deepen dependency.”
