The Government of the Republic of Benin embodies the determination to continue the momentum of development that the country has built up in recent years. Following the democratic presidential election of 2026, His Excellency Romuald WADAGNI was sworn in as President of the Republic, before announcing the composition of the government tasked with steering national public policy.

Under the leadership of His Excellency Romuald WADAGNI, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the government team is working to consolidate Benin’s achievements, improve people’s living conditions, enhance the country’s appeal and support its economic, social, cultural and institutional transformation.

Through its actions, the government is pursuing a clear ambition: to build a Benin that is more prosperous, more modern, more inclusive and more open to the world. From infrastructure to education, from health to innovation, from agriculture to tourism, and from culture to security, every ministry contributes to moving the country forward and enhancing its influence.

Government action is based on a coordinated approach aimed at addressing the country’s key national priorities. It focuses in particular on promoting sustainable growth, strengthening good governance, developing human capital, improving living standards, modernising public services and harnessing Benin’s economic, cultural and tourism potential.

This structure enables the full range of the State’s capabilities to be mobilised around a shared vision: to continue the country’s development, strengthen citizens’ confidence, offer new opportunities to young people and position Benin as a stable, dynamic and attractive country in West Africa.

Office of the President of the Republic

His Excellency Romuald WADAGNI — President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces

Ministers

• Yvon DETCHENOU — Minister of Justice and Legislation
  

• Aristide MEDENOU — Minister for the Economy and Finance, with responsibility for Cooperation
  

• Corinne AMORI BRUNET — Minister for Foreign Affairs, with responsibility for the integration of people of African descent
  

• Olushegun ADJADI BAKARI — Minister for Tourism and Foreign Trade, with responsibility for Industry and the Promotion of Private Investment
  

• Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN — Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
  

• Benjamin Ignace Bodounrin HOUNKPATIN — Minister for Health
  

• Sèdami MEDEGAN FAGLA — Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, with responsibility for Technical Training
  

• Clément KOUCHADE — Minister for Secondary Education
  

• Armand Kuyema NATTA — Minister for Pre-school and Primary Education
  

• Véronique TOGNIFODE — Minister for Family and Social Action
  

• Janvier YAHOUEDEOU — Minister for Decentralisation and Local Governance
  

• Yassine LATOUNDJI — Minister for Culture, the Arts and Heritage
  

• Shadiya Alimatou ASSOUMAN — Minister for Domestic Trade, with responsibility for the formalisation of the economy
  

• Mahuna AKPLOGAN — Minister for Digital Transformation and Innovation, with responsibility for the national artificial intelligence strategy
  

• Edouard DAHOME — Minister for Energy, Water and Mines
  

• Georges ALE — Minister for the Living Environment and Transport, with responsibility for Sustainable Development
  

• Awaou BACO — Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Employment Promotion, responsible for Vocational Training
  

• Aurélie Adam SOULE, wife of ZOUMAROU — Minister for Communication, responsible for the Media
  

• Benoît K. M. DATO — Minister for Sport and Civic Engagement

Deputy Ministers

• Djibril MAMA CISSE MOUSSA — Minister attached to the President of the Republic, with responsibility for the Interior and Public Security
  

• Gildas AGONKAN — Minister attached to the President of the Republic, with responsibility for National Defence
  

• Nicolas YENOUSSI — Minister of State attached to the Minister for the Economy and Finance, with responsibility for Finance and Microfinance
  

• Rodrigue CHAOU — Minister of State attached to the Minister for the Economy and Finance, with responsibility for the Budget and the Civil Service
  

• Hugues Oscar LOKOSSOU — Minister of State attached to the Minister for the Economy and Finance, with responsibility for the Mobilisation of External Resources and Debt Management

A forward-looking approach to governance

Bearing on the strength of robust institutions and a recognised democratic tradition, Benin is continuing on its path towards modernisation, with governance based on accountability, continuity in public policy and the pursuit of tangible results.

The government led by H.E. Romuald WADAGNI is working to enhance the country’s appeal, create a favourable investment climate, support innovation, promote Benin’s cultural and natural heritage, and offer citizens and visitors an environment conducive to development, entrepreneurship and personal fulfilment.

Located at the heart of West Africa, Benin is thus pursuing its ambition to build a sustainable, inclusive future that is open to the world.