Order of the Rokel

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Order of the Republic
Type Order
Awarded forFor dedicated and meritorious service to the Republic of Sierra Leone.
CountryFlag of Sierra Leone.svg Sierra Leone
Presented by The President of Sierra Leone
Established1972
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Precedence
Next (higher) Order of the Republic
Next (lower) Presidential Award

The Order of the Rokel is the second order of Sierra Leone, after the Order of the Republic. [1] It may be awarded to recognize Sierra Leoneans who have distinguished themselves by making valuable contributions to the country in the areas of to the public service, arts and sciences, and philanthropy. [2] The award is normally awarded by the President of Sierra Leone. [2] [3]

Contents

Sierra Leonean awards, including the Order of the Rokel, do not have post-nominal titles and, while there are no official abbreviations, the most common used unofficially are GCOR (Grand Commander), COR (Commander), GOOR (Grand Officer), OOR (Officer) and MOR (Member).

History

The Order was founded in 1972 by then-President of Sierra Leone, Siaka Stevens, who created the order with the aim of honoring Sierra Leoneans or foreign nationals for distinguished service to the country. [3] It is named after the Rokel River, the largest river in Sierra Leone. [4]

A ceremony to present insignia is undertaken annually by the President of Sierra Leone on Independence Day, 27 April. [5] [1]

Classes

The order is composed of the following five classes: [6] [1]

Notable recipients

James Blyden Jenkins-Johnston (left) after being decorated as a Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel by President Ernest Bai Koroma, 2012 Jenkins-Johnston and President Koroma.jpg
James Blyden Jenkins-Johnston (left) after being decorated as a Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel by President Ernest Bai Koroma, 2012

Grand Commanders

Commanders

Grand Officers

Officers

Members

Unspecified

See also

References and sources

References

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