President Bola Tinubu has conferred the prestigious national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sir Gilbert Chagoury, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s development.
The conferment was confirmed on Monday through a congratulatory message and the Instrument of Conferment of National Honour shared on X by billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.
Otedola described the award as well deserved, praising Chagoury’s visionary leadership and lasting impact on the nation’s economy.
“Congratulations to my role model, dear friend and mentor, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, on the well-deserved GCON honour conferred by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 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”, Otedola wrote.
According to the Instrument of Conferment, President Tinubu said the honour was awarded in recognition of Chagoury’s outstanding virtues and in appreciation of his services to the country.
“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)”, the statement read.
Chagoury is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost business leaders and philanthropists, with landmark developments such as Banana Island and Eko Atlantic City credited to his vision, alongside sustained investments in infrastructure, job creation, and social impact initiatives across the country.
