Ghanaian President conferred with highest National Award
– ‘He is a dear friend and brother’ – President Granger
DPI, Guyana, Tuesday June 11, 2019
For his “unflinching” support for the rights of developing states, Ghana’s President, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo has been conferred with Guyana’s highest National Award, The Order of Excellence.
Established in 1970 under the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana, The Order of Excellence, is awarded for service to country, which would have significantly improved the lives of citizens and communities, however, President David Granger explained that the orders also provide for the award to be bestowed upon a foreign national.
“The orders provide that the Order of Excellence of Guyana may be awarded to any distinguished citizen of another country who rendered valuable service to Guyana and whom for any other reason the state wishes to honour,” President Granger stated.
In this regard, he announced that the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is pleased to confer this honour upon the visiting Head of State.
“For his dedication and commitment to the commonwealth, to the organisation of African unity, to the economic community of West Africa and for his unflinching support for the rights of developing states,” President Granger declared.
The Guyanese leader also lauded what he described as President Akufo-Addo’s “valuable exertions in promoting economic security and stability on the continent of Africa, his steadfast dedication to regionalism and his tireless efforts to promote the interest of developing states.”
President Granger noted that developing countries look to the West African leader for continued leadership and stewardship in the protection of their gains and in securing their future.
The award was bestowed upon President Akufo-Addo during a State Luncheon held in his honour, by President Granger, at the Baridi Benab, State House.
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