The National Order of Benin () is the highest national honour in the Republic of Benin. 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. Recipients of this award include Aliko Dangote, President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, and Bunmi Makinwa.
Recipients Vicentia Boco Thomas Boni Yayi Carla Bruni (2010) Maurice Couve de Murville Aliko Dangote Levi Eshkol Charles de Gaulle Ernest Bai Koroma Bunmi Makinwa Denis Sassou Nguesso (2011) Alassane Ouattara (2013) Conceptia Ouinsou Zalman Shazar Jacques Chirac (1996) Michel Sidibé Al-Waleed bin Talal Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Kim Il Sung Kenion Benjamin Vivi l'internationale Sakinatou Abdou Alfa Orou Sidi François Adébayo Abiola Dandi Gnamou
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