French President, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron has conferred on the President of Ghana, France’s Highest Order of Merit, Grand officier de la Légion d’Honneur.
This distinguished honour was awarded during an official state visit to France.
This honour done the President of Ghana recognises President Akufo-Addo’s exceptional contributions to the advancement of diplomacy, democratic governance, and international cooperation.
Announcing the honour, Communications Director for the Presidency, in a post shared via social media said “French President, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, just conferred on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, France’s Highest Order of Merit, Grand officier de la Légion d’Honneur (The National Order of the Legion of Honour)”.
The Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur is one of the highest ranks within France’s Légion d’Honneur, an order of merit established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
This esteemed award is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service to France and the wider global community in fields ranging from public service and international diplomacy to arts, science, and humanitarian efforts.
