President Bola Tinubu celebrates business titan, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, on the occasion of his 78th birthday on Monday, January 8.
In a statement on Sunday by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President appreciated Chagoury’s consistency and reliability demonstrated throughout his storied career.
Tinubu noted that the desire of the businessman is to see Nigeria rise to the highest of heights in all spheres of human endeavour.
The President recalled how the Chagoury family kept faith with Africa’s largest economy by continually investing in various projects and philanthropic activities over the decades, irrespective of all the socio-political challenges that characterized the road to the nation’s return to civilian rule in 1999 and beyond.
He said: “Gilbert is a shining light in any room. He is compassionate, discerning, and totally reliable in every respect. He has invested in our country in both good and bad times.
He is generous with both his heart and his resources. With friends like him, one can sleep with a still mind. He is a valuable and cherished person who is worthy of celebration.”
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Gilbert Chagoury is a Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Chagoury Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in construction, real estate, hospitality, and other sectors.
Chagoury was born in Nigeria in 1946 to Lebanese parents. He began his career in the construction industry in the 1970s, and over the years, he has built a vast business empire. The Chagoury Group has operations in Nigeria, Lebanon, Ghana, and other countries.
Chagoury is also known for his philanthropic activities. He has donated millions of dollars to various charitable causes, including education, healthcare, and disaster relief. He is the founder of the Chagoury Foundation, which supports educational initiatives in Nigeria and Lebanon.
In addition to his business and philanthropic endeavors, Chagoury has also been involved in politics. He has served as an advisor to several Nigerian presidents, and he is a member of the board of directors of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
Chagoury is a highly respected figure in the business community, and he is considered to be one of the most successful Lebanese businessmen in the world. He is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Order of the Niger, the highest national honor in Nigeria.