The National Order of Benin (French: Ordre National du Bénin) is the highest national honour in the Republic of Benin.
[1] It is conferred on individuals that have achieved high merits in their field, and is awarded by the President of Benin.
It is one of two post-colonial national medals of Benin, the other being the Medal of Honor of the Police.
[2] Recipients of this award include Aliko Dangote,[3] President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma,[4] and Bunmi Makinwa.