President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been awarded the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), one of the highest national honours bestowed by the Caribbean nation.
The Government of Saint Lucia announced the honour in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Office of the Prime Minister, confirming that the Governor General approved the conferment on the advice of the government.
According to the statement, the honour recognises President Tinubu’s “exceptional leadership on the African continent,” his role in strengthening South-South cooperation, and his efforts in rekindling cultural, historical, and diplomatic ties between Africa and the Caribbean.
Tinubu, who is currently on a state visit to Saint Lucia as part of a broader diplomatic tour of the Caribbean and South America, joins a select group of African leaders to receive the prestigious distinction.
The Government of Saint Lucia noted that the Knight Commander rank is typically reserved for individuals who have rendered distinguished service of national or international importance.
The conferment also aligns with Nigeria’s ongoing re-engagement efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to reposition the country as a major player in global diplomacy and cultural exchange.
Established in 1985, the Order of Saint Lucia is the island nation’s highest system of national honours. The Knight Commander is the second-highest rank in the order, surpassed only by the Grand Cross.
