A mission to Togo
At the 6th West African Summit, a mission to Togo was approved to examine the country’s repeated absence from major gatherings and encourage the creation of a Supreme Subordinate Commandery.
Institutional heritage
History of the Order in Togo
From the 2017 mission to the official presentation of the charters in 2025, twelve milestones document a patient process of development.
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A living heritage
The story of a developing structure
Eight years of discernment, dialogue and commitment
This timeline draws exclusively on milestones contained in the project’s reference documents. It clearly distinguishes institutional facts from illustrations created to accompany the narrative.
12documented milestones
from 2017 to 2025
from 2017 to 2025
2017 — 2025
The milestones that shaped today’s organisation
The golden line advances as you read. Each milestone retains its context, date and institutional significance.
Mission to Togo
The mission was led by Major General Samuel Kofi ASUBONTENG.
Principle of restructuring
The Grand Convention endorsed the principle of creating two Grand Commanderies and established a restructuring committee.
First proposal
An initial restructuring proposal was submitted to the Supreme Council.
Moratorium
Brigadier General Aristide AGBODJAN requested a two-year moratorium to develop the proposal further.
A new proposal
Under the presidency of Brigadier General Dr Victor VOVOR, a new proposal based on the reorganisation of the deaneries of the Archdiocese of Lomé provided for Lomé East and Lomé West.
Notice of no objection
The Bishops’ Conference issued a notice of no objection during its 129th session in Lomé.
Official submission
The project was officially submitted to the Supreme Council.
Mission and approval
A mission was led by Lieutenant General Joseph BINEY. Archbishop Nicodème Yves Anani BARRIGAH-BENISSAN approved the project in a letter dated 24 June 2023.
Supreme Council decision
The Supreme Council approved the creation of the Lomé East and Lomé West Grand Commanderies and the Supreme Subordinate Commandery of Togo.
Installations
The installations provided for by the new organisation took place.
Presentation of the charters
The charters were officially presented under the chairmanship of Lt Gen Patrick IGWILO, representing Supreme President General Thomas DeLuca.
Pass on and serve
Institutional history finds its full meaning when it illuminates the present mission and prepares the next generation.
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Institutional outcome
A clearly established national organisation
The decision of 14 October 2023 led to a national structure and two Grand Commanderies, installed in January 2025.
National levelCommanderie Suprême Subordonnée du Togo
Grand CommanderyLomé Est
Grand CommanderyLomé Ouest
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