Updated: 27 March, 2006
Ghana
Medals of Ghana Megan C. Robertson
Ribbons of Ghana Antonio Prieto Barrio
Aliu confers Grand Medal Award on outgoing Chinese Ambassador Vice President Aliu Mahama conferred the State Honour of the Grand Medal, Honorary Division, on Mr Lu Yongshou, outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, for his significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Ghana. The citation commended Mr Lu's instrumentality in getting Chinese loans and investments to support, particularly, the in development of infrastructure and in the transportation, telecommunications and health sectors of the economy. GhanaWeb, Ghana - 18 Aug 2003
Ghana honours Director-General of UNESCO Ghana has honoured Mr Koichiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO with a Grand Medal (Honorary Division) for his significant role in instituting and sustaining the decentralization process of UNESCO with the establishment of the Accra UNESCO Cluster Office. It was also in recognition of his distinguished career as a diplomat and visionary career in UNESCO and Ghana. ghanaweb 9 Jan 04
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CDS awarded Service Medal by the United States Lieutenant General Seth Obeng (left), the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal by the European Command of the United States Armed Forces for his outstanding leadership and assistance in the successful ECOWAS response to the recent Liberian crisis. A citation signed by the US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld accompanied the award. It read: "The President of the United States of America authorized by Executive Orders, 16 January 1969 has awarded the Meritorious Service Medal to Lieutenant General Seth K. Obeng, Ghanaian Army for exceptional meritorious achievement, while serving as the Chief of Defence Staff in Ghana. " Lieutenant General Obeng's leadership, exceptional competence, professionalism and dedication to duty helped ensure peace and stability in Monrovia, which directly stemmed a humanitarian crisis and save human lives. His outstanding achievement brings great credit to the Ghanaian Army, Ghana and the International Military Community." Ghanaweb 29 Feb 04 |
Ghana honours outgoing British High Commissioner Ghana has honoured Dr Roderick Allen Pullen, outgoing British High Commissioner with the State Honour of Grand Medal (Honorary) Division. The citation read: "With determination you deepened the bond of friendship between Ghana and the United Kingdom (UK) and made singular effort for President Kufuor to visit the UK in September 2001 and a reciprocal visit by the British Prime Minister Tony Blair in February 2002. ghanaweb.com 10 Mar 04
Britain honours Addo-Fening for voluntarism The British Government has conferred the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on Mrs Adelaide Addo-Fening, former Country Director, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), for her invaluable contributions to the volunteer service. Mrs Addo-Fening has worked with the VSO for the past eight years and was the Ghana Country Director for the last five-and-a-half years. ghanaweb.com 18 May 04
Ghana honors Namibian President Nujoma Western African country Ghana has honored Namibia's veteran President Sam Nujoma with the highest national award of the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana. Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor decorated Nujoma, who ison a three-day state visit to the country, with the sash. Kufuor said in a state banquet that "I have no doubt at all that the relationship between our nations would grow further in the years to come as we continue to work closely at bilateral and multilateral levels." xinhuanet.com 27 Jun 04
Ghanaian troops in Sierra Leone awarded UN medals Ghanaian troops serving with the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, UNAMSIL Ghanbatt 10, have been decorated with UN Peace Medals. accra-mail.com 3 Feb 05
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Ghana honours out-going Indian High Commissioner Ghana has honoured Mr Kaikhisrou K. Framji, outgoing Indian High Commissioner in Ghana, with the State Honour of the Grand Medal (Honorary Division). Mr Framji assumed office in June 2002 with concurrent accreditation in four other African countries - Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger and Central African Republic. President Kufuor commended Mr Framji for the improved ties between the two countries during his tour of duty. He mentioned the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT that had not only benefited Ghana but other countries in West Africa, the TEAM-9 Initiative for which the Indian Government had allocated 500 million dollars to eight African countries including Ghana. ghanaweb.com 28 Jun 05
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Donkor-Fordwor Knighted A Papal knighthood award of the Order of St. Gregory the Great has been conferred on Dr. Kwame Donkoh-Fordwor, at a pontifical con-celebrated mass in Kumasi in recognition of his exceptional contribution to society and the development of the Catholic Church. (Apr 02)
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Ghanaian Contingent Honored With Medals The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Mr. Souren Seraydarian, paid tribute to a departing Ghanaian task force contingent last Friday after successfully serving UNMIL. The Ghanaian task force contingent, drawn from various units of the Ghana Armed Forces, was awarded medals by the United Nations for serving 90 days in mission area with an unblemished record. allafrica.com 24 Feb 04 |
'Ghana Police Promises Indelible Service,' Decorated With UN Medals The Ghanaian Contingent of the international Civilian Police (CIVPOL) has promised to set an indelible mark worthy of emulation in the history of the United Nations Mission in Liberia. The Chief Superintendent of the contingent, Justice Asante, said at a ceremony intended to award Ghanaian police UN service medals, will bring hope "where there is frustration, comfort where there are pains and anguish, protection where there is insecurity, reconciliation and love where there is hatred and the desire for revenge". He recounted how Ghana has served peacekeeping missions around the world including Liberia with excellence, noting that Ghana's services in Namibia, Cambodia, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, East Timor and Haiti have gone down well in the world community. The UNMIL/CIVPOL Commissioner Mark Kroeker, who also spoke at the program, said members of the 37-strong contingent deployed in November 2003 and had distinguished themselves in direct concert with the "core values" of the international Police Service. allafrica.com 3 Dec 04
Ghana honours outgoing US Ambassador Ghana on Friday conferred the State Honour of Grand Medal, Honorary Division on Mrs Mary Carlin Yates, the outgoing US Ambassador in Ghana. The citation said; "in recognition of your contribution, dedication and determination to strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Ghana and the United States of America (USA) the Republic of Ghana, hereby confers on you, the State Honour of Grand Medal, Honorary Division". ghanaweb.com 19 Aug 05
Ghanaian Contingent Gets UN Medals Over 130 officers of GHABATT 3 of the Ghanaian Contingent serving in the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) were awarded United Nations Medals for their contribution toward the restoration of peace and stability to Liberia. Ghana began contributing peacekeepers to the United Nations in 1960 and since then, it has served in 11 UN missions throughout the world including Liberia, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d' Ivoire, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Western Sahara and Burundi. allafrica.com 21 Nov 05
Lebanese Govt honours Ghanaian Military Officer The Lebanese Government presented the Commander Grade Award of the Lebanese National Cedar Decoration to Brigadier General David C. K. Kattah, a retired Army Officer and former Deputy Force Commander (DFC) of UNIFIL. The award, which was in recognition of the recipient's distinguished performance, close relations and co-operation with the Lebanese Authorities and Army during his two year service with UNIFIL (United Nations force in Lebanon) between February 19, 2003 and February 26, 2005, comprised a medal, citation and a certificate. The award was a manifestation of the exhibition of professional excellence and quality leadership; ideals the Ghana Armed Forces stood for. ghanaweb.com 16 Feb 06
Ghana - National Medals Awards Day President Kufuor honours distinguished and deserving A press release from the Cabinet Secretary’s office at the Osu Castle said this falls in line with the government’s programme to reward creativity, innovation, excellence and hard work among Ghanaians. The date for the maiden edition of the programme and presentation of the medals, the release said, would be announced during the Republic Day Celebrations, and would be observed as an annual event. The list of beneficiaries for the awards has also been announced. They include the following:
MR. J.H. MENSAH
MR. B.J. Da ROCHA
PROF. ALEX KWAPONG
MR. R.R. AMPONSAH
PROF. EVANS ANFOM
PROF. GEORGE BENNEH
MR. C.K. TEDAM
PROF. F.T. SAI
DR. SAM JONAH
LT. GEN. SETH KOFI OBENG
AIR VICE-MARSHALL M.A. OTU
MR. B.A. MENSAH
MR. J.A. ADDISON
MR. A.K. DEKU
MR. KWABENA PEPERA
MAJ. SETH ANTHONY
CARDINAL APPIAH TURKSON
CARDINAL PETER DERY
CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGE ACQUAH
RT. HON. E.B. SEKYI-HUGHES
MRS. MARY EKELEBAH CHINERY HESSE
MRS. GLORIA NIKOI
MR. ALEX ASHIAGBOR
MRS. MIRANDA GREENSTREET
MR. J.V.L. PHILLIPS
MRS. LETICIA OBENG
PROF. D. ADZEI BEKOE
LT.-GEN. A.K. OCRAN
GEN. EMMANUEL ALEXANDER ERSKINE
AMBASSADOR E.M. DEBRAH
PROF. KWABENA NKETIA
DR. MOHAMMED IBN CHAMBAS
PROF. ANAMOAH MENSAH
MR. FRANCIS POKU
PROF. S.N. WOOD
MR. J.K. MENSAH
MR. KWAME PIANIM
ALHAJI ASUMA BANDA
PROF. E.A. BAIDOO
PROF. E.Q. ACHEAMPONG
MR. J.L.M. AMISSAH
PROF. AGYEMAN BADU AKOSA
PROF. KOFI YEBOAH
AMBASSADOR ANNAN A. CATO
MRS. AKUA KUENYEHIA
AMBASSADOR F.A. DANSO
MR. J.A. BEBAAKO-MENSAH
REV. PROF. S.K. AGYEPONG
MR. T.A. BEDIAKO
DR. CHARLES MENSAH
MRS. EMILY HARLLEY
DR. ALEX GLOVER QUARTEY
PROF. J.O.M. POBEE
MR. ALBERT ADOMAKO
MR. R.K. DWOMO
MR. SARPONG MANU
MR. KOBINA RICHARDSON
AMBASSADOR R.M. AKWEI
MR. ISMAEL YAMSON
AMBASSADOR REGINALD AMONOO
MS. JOYCE ARYEE
DR. T.A. OSAE
PROF. F.A. KUFUOR
PROF. E.N.L. ENGMANN
AMBASSADOR J. AGGREY-ORLEANS
PROF. FRIMPONG-BOATENG
PROF. FRANCIS NKRUMAH
PROF. IVAN ADDAI-MENSAH
MR. ABEDI AYEW PELE
PROF. KWESI ANDAM
PROF. F.K. ALLOTEY
MS. ELIZABETH OHENE
MRS. GIFTY AFENYI-DADZIE
DR. JAMES NTI
MR. CHRISTINE APPIAGYEI
DR. MRS. JOYCE ASSIBEY
MS. ADWOA YEBOAH-AFARI
AZUMAH NELSON
UBOR DELAFUR
REV. DR. ROBERT ABOAGYE-MENSAH
BISHOP THOMPSON
REV. DR. SAM PREMPEH
REV. A.A. BERKO
REV. N. DZOBO
MOST REV. I.H. FRIMPONG
ALHAJI NUHU SHARABUTU
EMIL ABDUL WAHAB ADAM
REV. S. ASANTE-ANTWI
ARCHBISHOP K. SARPONG
BISHOP JUSTICE O. AKROFI
MOST REV. FRANCIS A.K. LODONU
REV. DR. MENSAH OTABIL
MOST REV. DOMINIC ANDOH
MOST REV. E. KPIEBAYA
MOST REV. LUCAS ABADAMLOORA
ARCHBISHOP DUNCAN-WILLIAMS
APOSTLE M.K. NTUMY
REV. DR. LIVINGSTONE BUAMA
SHEIKH IBRAHIM MUSTAPHA
MRS. ELIZABETH VILLARS
PROF. FLORENCE DOLPHYNE
ALHAJI RAHIM GBADAMOSI
LT.GEN. J.B. DANQUAH
REAL ADMIRAL HANSON
SQD. LEADER MELODY DANKWA
LT.COL. CHRISTINE DEBRAH
KWAKU KYEI
NANA OWUSU NSIAH
MAJ.GEN. EDWIN SAM
MR. NKANSAH, C.O.P.
ALHAJI ALHASSAN BIN-SALIH
MAJ.GEN. C.B. YAACHE
REAL ADMIRAL J.K. GBENA
AVM E.A. MANTEY
MRS. GENEVIEVE OFOSU-ARMAAH
DR. ASIBI ABUDU
MRS. ERNESTINA DJOKOTO
MADAM CHARITY SESSE
WILBERFORCE MFUM
BEN KWOFIE
DR. NII AMU DUODO
ANDY OWUSU
MR. OFOSU-YEBOAH
MARGARET SIMPSON
MR. MIKE AHEY
MR. D.K. POISON
MR. MOHAMMED POLO
MR. IGNATIOUS GAISAH
MR. EDDIE BLAY
DR. EDWARD N. GYADER
DR. ABDULAI CHOGGU
HAJIA SAMALATU TAIMAKO
MR. KWAW ANSAH
GEORGINA BAIDOO
MRS. QUARSHIE
DR. AWONOOR
ROBERT OWUSU
NANA TUFUOR
MR. DAVID DONTOH
MR. KWAKU DARKO (SUPER O.D.)
MR. KWABENA ONYINA
MR. K. GYASI
MR. KOJO DONKOH
MR. C.K. MANN
MR. GEORGE DARKO
MR. JEWEL ACKAH
MR. AMAKYE DEDE
MR. A.B. CRENTSIL
PAAPA YANKSON
HELENA MATEKI ALLOTEY
DOROTHY KANI
FRIMPONG MANSO
GRACE OMABOE
DZIFA GLIKPOI accra-mail.com 16 Mar 06
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