National Order of Benin
The National Order of Benin (French: Ordre National du Bénin) is highest national honour in the Republic of Benin.[1] It is conferred on individuals that have achieved high merits in their field, and is awarded by the President of Benin. It is one of two post-colonial national medals of Benin, the other being the Medal of Honor of the Police.[2] Recipients of this award include Aliko Dangote,[3] President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma,[4] and Bunmi Makinwa.
National Order of Benin Ordre National du Bénin | |
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Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight | |
Type | National order of merit |
Country | |
Awarded for | Personal merit and service to the nation |
Grand Master | President of Benin |
Grand Chancellor | Osséni Koubouratou |
References
- "President Koroma honoured in The Republic of Benin – Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation". Slbc.sl. 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
- "Medals of Benin". Emering.com. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
- "Dangote Bags Highest National Honour in Republic of Benin". Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- Government of Sierra Leone (Freetown) (2014-07-17). "Sierra Leonean President Receives Benin's Highest Award". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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