Mahama grabs highest national award in Côte d'Ivoire

President John Dramani Mahama has received the highest national award the Grand Croix, in Côte d'Ivoire.

The Ivorian President, Alasanne Ouattara decorated President Mahama at a ceremony in Abidjan on his official visit to the country.

President Mahama´s meeting with Alasanne Ouattara centred on boosting economic activities between the two countries, and also to strengthen regional integration efforts of the sub-region.

President Mahama was accompanied by his wife, Lordina, and a high powered government delegation and he is expected to return to Accra today.

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