The Beninese government has made a series of appointments to various ministries and agencies. In the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Adéchina Colaholé Elie IDOHOU has been appointed Director General of the Economy, while Donald GANDJI takes on the role of Director General of Participations of the State and Denationalization. Other appointments include Akochayé Roland DOSSOU as Deputy Director General of Participations of the State and Denationalization.

In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Babalola Jean-Michel Hervé ABIMBOLA has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Benin to France. Jocelyn FLENON takes on the role of Director of Cabinet, while Ella ABATHAN has been appointed Technical Adviser for Applied Research and Prospective. Additionally, Laurindo de CHACUS has been appointed Technical Adviser for Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships.

The Ministry of Interior and Public Security has also seen new appointments, with Yacoubou AMADOU taking on the role of Director of Cabinet. In the Ministry of National Defense, General Abdoul-Baki SANNI BACHABI has been appointed Director of Cabinet, while Colonel major Sourou Mathias ALIZANNON takes on the role of Secretary General.

Further appointments have been made in the Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Trade, responsible for Industry and Private Investment Promotion. Wilfried TAMEGNON has been appointed Director of Cabinet, while Moubarack SOUMANOU takes on the role of Director General of Industry, Private Investment and Business Climate. Ludmila AZO has been appointed Director General of Foreign Trade and Economic Integration.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has also made new appointments, with Arnaud TOGBE taking on the role of Director of Agricultural Advice, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Training. Monsoï Consolas Névinas HODONOU has been appointed Technical Adviser for Artificial Intelligence, while Tobi Moriaque AKPLO takes on the role of Technical Adviser for Agricultural Research.

In the health sector, Béboyié Chastine CHABI épouse N’DAH SEKOU has been appointed Director of Cabinet at the Ministry of Health. Jean-Pierre WANGBE has been appointed Technical Adviser for Legal Affairs, while Élisee Sessi KINKPE takes on the role of Technical Adviser for Primary Health Care.

The government has also made appointments to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, responsible for Technical Training. Eric Sèyini Jean DANSOU has been appointed Director of Planning, Administration and Finance. Other appointments have been made across various ministries, with a focus on strengthening technical and administrative capacities.

Key points

  • The Beninese government has announced a series of new appointments across various ministries and agencies.
  • The appointments aim to strengthen technical and administrative capacities across different sectors.
  • The new appointees will play key roles in driving development and growth in their respective areas.

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