President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been conferred with the esteemed title of Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
The honor was bestowed on Thursday, November 14, during an official state visit to France. It recognizes President Akufo-Addo’s outstanding contributions to diplomacy, democratic governance, and international cooperation.
The Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur is one of the highest distinctions within France’s Légion d’Honneur, an order of merit established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. This accolade is reserved for individuals who have rendered exceptional service to France or the global community in fields such as public service, diplomacy, arts, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This recognition underscores President Akufo-Addo’s influential role in fostering global partnerships and advancing democratic values on the international stage.