| Order of the Republic | |
|---|---|
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | For dedicated and meritorious service to the Republic of Sierra Leone. |
| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Presented by | The President of Sierra Leone |
| Established | 1972 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Republic |
| Next (lower) | Presidential Award |
The Order of the Rokel is the second order of Sierra Leone, after the Order of the Republic.[1] It may be awarded to recognize Sierra Leoneans who have distinguished themselves by making valuable contributions to the country in the areas of to the public service, arts and sciences, and philanthropy.[2] The award is normally awarded by the President of Sierra Leone.[2][3]
Sierra Leonean awards, including the Order of the Rokel, do not have post-nominal titles and, while there are no official abbreviations, the most common used unofficially are GCOR (Grand Commander), COR (Commander), GOOR (Grand Officer), OOR (Officer) and MOR (Member).
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- ^ "The Handbook of Sierra Leone". Printed. 1980. Archived from the original on 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2018-07-11.