SAINT LUCIA BESTOWS HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOUR ON PRESIDENT TINUBU.

SAINT LUCIA BESTOWS HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOUR ON PRESIDENT TINUBU...

Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean.

 

The formal investiture was performed by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Errol Charles, on Monday night at the official reception for President Tinubu at the Government House, Morne Fortune, Saint Lucia.

 

President Tinubu, who will now add the honorific of Sir to his numerous titles, expressed deep appreciation to the government and people of Saint Lucia for the honour.

 

President Tinubu, on a state visit to the Caribbean nation, said he was humbled to receive the honour. He noted that the recognition symbolised a deepening of historic and cultural connections between Nigeria and Saint Lucia.

 

He pledged to strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) member states.

 

"I am here as one of you representing that historical journey taken by our forebears, the history that we cannot reserve, but are prepared for progressive understanding.

 

"I am greatly honoured, on behalf of my country, on behalf of nearly 220 million people in Nigeria, to stand before you to thank you very much. I came here as a president, but I'm leaving as a knight," President Tinubu said.

 

President Tinubu described the experience as "thrilling and exciting," praising the warmth and generosity of the Saint Lucian people.

 

"It cannot be more thrilling, more exciting, and welcoming than that. You are great people. I thank the Prime Minister and His Excellency the Governor-General for seeing me worthy of this honour and knighthood.

 

Reflecting on his earlier address to the Saint Lucian Parliament on Monday, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to deepening cooperation between Nigeria and the OECS.

 

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