The National Order of Merit (french: Ordre National du Mérite) is a state order of the

Gabonese Republic Gabon (; ; snq, Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (french: République gabonaise), is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north ...

. The Order was instituted in 1971 and is awarded in five grades to both Gabonese and foreign nationals. It rewards civil and military services as well as professional practice dedicated to the State. The Grand Master of the Gabonese National Order of Merit is the Head of the Gabonese State.

Grades

Recipients

Among the recipients are: *

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* Paul Boundoukou-Latha *

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* Jean-Pierre Kelche *

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* Henri Minko *

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* Séraphin Moundounga *

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* Louis Sanmarco * Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud * Tristan Vieljeux

References

Orders, decorations, and medals of Gabon Orders of merit Awards established in 1971 1971 establishments in Africa {{odm-stub