Belgium on Sunday conferred Nigeria’s business tycoon, Tony Elumelu with the kingdom’s most ancient and highest honor, Officer in the Order of Leopold.
The revered entrepreneur of the Tony Elumelu Foundation took to his official Facebook page to share his latest honor while showing appreciation to Belgian Monarchy.
He wrote;
Last night, the Kingdom of Belgium conferred on me with the honorary distinction of Officer in the Order of Leopold, the country’s oldest and most important National Honour.
I am humbled by this recognition of the work The Tony Elumelu Foundation in catalysing entrepreneurs across Africa and will continue to drive the economic empowerment of our brilliant young #Africanentrepreneurs to propel development in Africa.
Thank you Belgische Monarchie Monarchie belge Belgian Monarchy Embassy of Belgium in Nigeria and as Belgium reflects on and resets her relationship with Africa, we look forward to further partnership.
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