President wadagni reveals his first Bénin government cabinet

Following his recent swearing-in ceremony, President Romuald Wadagni swiftly moved to establish his inaugural administration, signing Decree n°2026-314 on May 24, 2026, which outlines the composition of his first government. This new cabinet comprises a formidable team of twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Concurrently, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed as the Government’s Secretary General through a distinct decree. The details of this significant decree were formally presented by Aristide DJIDJOHO, who serves as the Secretary General of the Presidency.

members of president wadagni’s initial government

Minister of Justice and Legislation, Keeper of the Seals, Mr. Yvon Détchénou

Minister of Economy and Finance, overseeing cooperation, Mr. Aristide Médenou

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Corinne Amori Brunet

Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, responsible for Interior and Public Security, Mr. Djibril Mama cissé Moussa

Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, in charge of National Defense, Mr. Gildas Agonkan

Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, also responsible for Industry and Private Investment Promotion, Mr. Olushegun Adjadi Bakari

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Mr. Ady Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan

Minister of Health, Mr. Benjamin Hounkpatin

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, also overseeing Technical Training, Mrs. Sedami Medegan Fagla

Minister of Secondary Education, Mr. Clément Couchadé

Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Mr. Armand Kouyema Nata

Minister of Family and Social Action, Mrs. Véronique Tognifodé

Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance, Mr. Janvier Yahouédéou

Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, Mr. Yassine Latoundji

Minister of Internal Trade, responsible for formalizing the economy, Mrs. Shadia Assouma

Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, in charge of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Mr. Mahouna Aklogan

Minister of Energy, Water, and Mines, Mr. Edouard Dahomey

Minister of Living Environment and Transport, overseeing Sustainable Development, Mr. Georges Alley

Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, also responsible for Vocational Training, Mrs. Hawaou Bako

Minister of Communication, in charge of Media, Mrs. Aurélie Adam-Soulé-Epouse Zoumarou

Minister of Sports and Civic Engagement, Mr. Benoît Dato

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Finance and Microfinance, Mr. Nicolas Yenoussi

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Budget and Public Service, Mr. Rodrigue Chaou

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Mobilization of External Resources and Debt Management, Mr. Hugues-Oscar Lokossou

In a separate executive action, the President of the Republic issued Decree number 315, officially appointing Mr. Wilson Gakpéto as the Secretary General of the Government, a crucial role within the new Bénin administration.