King Charles III of the United Kingdom has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, in recognition of his distinguished service, particularly his contributions to youth development through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
According to ARISE News, the honour was announced on Tuesday, placing Edun among a select group of Nigerians to receive the rare distinction, including former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku. The appointment highlights the exclusivity of the Royal Victorian Order and its role in recognising exceptional service to the British monarch and the Commonwealth, especially in advancing international youth empowerment initiatives.
Part of the official citation published in the gazette read: “Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St. James’s Palace, London SW1, 30 December 2025. The King has been graciously pleased to make the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) to be an Honorary Commander: Adebayo Olawale Edun, lately Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation.”
Reacting to the honour, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Edun in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, saying, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by His Majesty King Charles III,” adding that the recognition aligns with his administration’s emphasis on youth empowerment, opportunity, and national renewal.