Bill Gates has been awarded the national title of CFR by president Tinubu

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has been awarded the national title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria.


This prestigious honor is given in recognition of Gates' significant contributions to the country, particularly in the areas of health, education, and technological advancement through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation has invested heavily in various initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people in Nigeria and across the African continent. The award underscores the strong partnership between the Nigerian government and the Gates Foundation in addressing key challenges in public health and poverty reduction. The CFR is one of the highest honors bestowed by the Nigerian government to both citizens and foreigners who have made exceptional contributions to the nation's development.