The third administrative conference of Mono department took place on September 18, 2026, at the prefecture's new conference hall. Prefect Bienvenu Dêdêgnon Milohin presided over the session, which gathered representatives of deconcentrated state services. The conference aimed to review several important matters, including the 2026-2027 school year, budget execution, and the validation of the 2027 assistance program.
At the conference's opening, several key points were submitted for examination by members. Discussions centered on validating the 2027 assistance program and assessing the 2026-2027 school year's progress in the department. Augustin Yenou, the departmental director of maternal and primary education, presented a generally satisfactory report on the school year. He thanked administrative and local authorities for their support during the school year's start.
Yenou highlighted that local authorities were present alongside education stakeholders from the first day of school, facilitating a smooth start to pedagogical activities. Most schools in the department began their activities as scheduled. However, three schools in Grand-Popo commune faced difficulties due to climatic conditions and rising waters, causing their opening to be postponed.
The secondary education sector also reported a satisfactory resumption of activities. Carlos Emery Atoun, the departmental director of secondary, technical, and vocational education, presented an update on the school year. The conference also addressed the issue of school feeding programs. Ayawa Olivia Dansoh, the departmental director of the National Agency for Food and Applied Nutrition, reported that 103 out of 492 public primary schools had initiated school canteen services from the start of the school year.
The government's goal is to gradually expand the program to cover 100% of eligible schools. Another crucial agenda item was the examination of budget execution. Prefect Bienvenu Milohin urged concerned officials to accelerate credit execution while adhering to established procedures. He emphasized the need for urgent measures to enhance departmental performance.
The prefect invited responsible parties to take necessary actions to improve the department's performance. Effective execution of credits and programs was stressed as essential for achieving this goal. The conference provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss pressing issues and align efforts towards enhancing Mono department's development.
Key issues, including education and budget execution, were thoroughly examined during the conference. Stakeholders acknowledged the progress made and recognized areas requiring attention. The third administrative conference successfully addressed critical matters affecting Mono department, setting the stage for future improvements and development initiatives.
Key points
- The conference focused on the 2026-2027 school year, budget execution, and the validation of the 2027 assistance program.
- A total of 103 schools out of 492 public primary schools initiated school canteen services from the start of the school year.
- Prefect Bienvenu Milohin emphasized the need for urgent measures to enhance departmental performance and accelerate credit execution.
