President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been awarded the prestigious Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, during an official state visit to France.
This distinguished recognition is one of the highest honors within France’s Légion d’Honneur, an order of merit founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802.
The award acknowledges President Akufo-Addo’s remarkable contributions to diplomacy, democratic governance, and international cooperation.
The Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service not only to France but also to the global community in areas such as public service, international diplomacy, arts, science, and humanitarian work.
