The Saint Lucian government has awarded President Bola Tinubu the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), the country’s highest distinction.
“The Government of Saint Lucia is pleased to announce that, the Governor General has conferred the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL) upon H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the country revealed in a post on X.
Tinubu landed in Saint Lucia on Saturday as part of a diplomatic visit to two nations in the Caribbean and South America.
He had earlier addressed a joint session of the Saint Lucian senate and house of assembly.
During his address, Tinubu emphasized the importance of unity among Africans and those of African descent, stressing their common future.
“My visit to Saint Lucia is in keeping with the ideal of building the bridge between Africa and the Caribbean and creating a pathway to deepen economic ties and foster mutual cooperation. It also reflects our desire as a people to advance prosperity, sustainable development, and strengthen familial bonds,” he said.
“Nigeria and the island of Saint Lucia are bound by history, culture, and common aspirations. Our administration is determined to nurture and expand bilateral relations on trade, investment, tourism, education, and cultural exchange, as well as improve consular services for the citizens of both our nations.”
The Saint Lucian government has also announced plans to formalise diplomatic relations with Nigeria, aiming to build a structured platform to deepen collaboration in various mutually beneficial sectors.
“Saint Lucia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria will establish a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from OECS member states,” the government stated.
“Nigeria will provide scholarships to citizens of OECS member countries and extend the services of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) to OECS countries.”
