Monrovia, Liberia – President George Weah has received the most prestigious honor of Sierra Leone.

The Liberian leader was awarded the Most Distinguished Grand Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone by President Julius Maada Bio.

While presenting the honor, President Maada Bio hailed President Weah for his work in peacebuilding and service to humanity.

President Weah received the honor during Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Day celebrations in Freetown on Tuesday.

President Julius Maada Bio a ceremony in Freetown that he was delighted to honor the Liberian Leader his passionate drive and commitment to fostering peace, stability, and democracy in the Mano River Union and the West African sub-region at large.

An Executive Mansion statement said similar honors were also bestowed upon Presidents Nana Akufo-Ado of Ghana, Alpha Conde of Guinea, Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau and Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.