Republic of Benin Decorates President Buhari With Highest Honour, �Grand Croix Du Benin�

During his one-day visit to the Republic of Benin over the weekend, President Muhammadu Buhari, was present at a military parade during Benin Republic’s 55th Independence Day Anniversary.

He was also awarded with one of the highest honours in Benin Republic - the Grand Croix du Benin (Grand Cross of Benin), by President Boni Yayi.

Following the awarding of the honour, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, took to Twitter to announce that the honour was the highest national honour in the neighbouring country.

 

According to reports, the highest honour in Benin Republic is the 'Grand Commander of the National Order of Benin Republic', which was awarded to businessman, Aliko Dangote, in 2013 and President Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone also got in 2014.

 

This is the latest installment in a growing series of goofs from the Presidential media team.