President Jonathan bags Mali highest national honour

President Goodluck Jonathan has been conferred with the highest honour of the Republic of Mali for his resolute stand in ensuring entrenchment of democratic government following the coup d’état of March 22, 2012.

Malian Interim President, Prof Diongunda Traore, personally conferred the Dignity of the Highest Cross of the National Honour of Mali on President Jonathan on Thursday, at a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja.

President Traore, in his brief remarks, said the government and people of Mali appreciate and will forever remain grateful to President Jonathan for Nigeria’s timely intervention and support during the country’s trying period.

He said despite Nigeria’s internal security challenge, President Jonathan still went ahead to commit human and material resources to fighting the rebels and entrenching democracy in Mali.