President Tinubu Awards Gilbert Chagoury National Honour

According to Ireporter Online, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Gilbert Chagoury.

The announcement was confirmed on Monday through a congratulatory message and a copy of the Instrument of Conferment of National Honour shared on X by billionaire businessman Femi Otedola. In his message, Otedola praised Chagoury for his visionary leadership and significant contributions to national development.

“Congratulations to my role model, dear friend, and mentor, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, on the well-deserved GCON honour conferred by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Otedola wrote. “Your life exemplifies vision, discipline, and excellence. From Banana Island to Eko Atlantic City, your work has created landmarks, jobs, and lasting impact, inspiring generations of Nigerians to think bigger and act bolder. This honour is truly well deserved.”

The Instrument of Conferment, cited by TVC News, indicated that President Tinubu awarded Chagoury the honour in recognition of his outstanding virtues and exceptional services to Nigeria. The document stated in part:

“In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 1(4) of the National Honours Act, I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in recognition of your outstanding virtues and in appreciation of your services to our country, Nigeria, hereby award to you the title, dignity, and all the privileges of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Given at Abuja under my hand and the Public Seal of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”