Order of the Rokel

The Order of the Rokel is Sierra Leone's highest and most prestigious decoration and may be awarded to recognize Sierra Leoneans who have distinguished themselves by making valuable contributions to the country. The award is normally awarded by the President of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean awards, including the Order of the Rokel, do not have post-nominal titles, and while there are no official abbreviation, the most common abbreviations are GCOR (Grand Commander), COR (Commander), OOR (Officer) and MOR (Member).

History
The Order was founded in 1972 by President Siaka Stevens.

Classes
The order is composed of the following classes of merit:


 * Grand Commander (GCOR)
 * Commander (COR)
 * Officer (OOR)
 * Member (MOR)

Insignia

 * The ribbon has three verticle stripes: green, white and blue, the colours of the Sierra Leon national flag.

Notable recipients

 * Ella Koblo Gulama, GCOR
 * James Blyden Jenkins-Johnston, GCOR
 * Dr. Thomas Kahota Kargbo, (GCOR), 2014
 * Maude Regina Peacock, (GCOR), 2014
 * Brigadier (Rtd) Kellie Conteh, (GCOR), 2014
 * Andrew Karmoh Keili, (GCOR), 2014
 * Patrick Daniel Koroma, (MOR), 2008
 * Justice Nyawoh Finda Matturi Jones, (GCOR), 2014
 * Alie Forna (GCOR), 2014
 * Julius Fofanah Sandy, (GOOR), 2014
 * Daniel Olatunji Cole (GOOR), 2014
 * Abdul Rashid Bayoh (GOOR), 2014
 * Andrew Gbebay Bangali (GOOR), 2014
 * Joseph Opala, GCOR, 2012
 * Umu Hawa Tejan Jalloh, GCOR, 2008
 * Brigadier Alfred Nelson-Williams, OOR, 2007.
 * Gibril Sesay, 1986.

References and sources

 * Republic of Sierra Leone: Order of the Republic