President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sir Gilbert Chagoury.
Naijaonpoint reports that the development 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 the message, Otedola congratulated Chagoury on what he described as a well-deserved honour, citing his visionary leadership and landmark 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.
“Sir, your life is a masterclass in vision, discipline, and steady excellence. From Banana Island to Eko Atlantic City, your work speaks in landmarks, jobs, and lasting impact, and your leadership has inspired generations of Nigerians to think bigger and act bolder.
“This honour is truly well deserved. I celebrate you today and always,” he added.
According to the Instrument of Conferment of National Honour cited by TVC News, President Tinubu said the award was in recognition of Chagoury’s outstanding virtues and his services to Nigeria.
The document reads 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.”