Following his recent oath of office, President Romuald Wadagni officially unveiled the composition of his first government. On May 24, 2026, he signed decree n°2026-314, establishing a new administrative team. This cabinet features twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed as the Government’s Secretary General through a separate decree. The details of this significant decree were presented to the public by Aristide DJIDJOHO, the Secretary General of the Presidency.
key members of president wadagni’s first Bénin government
Yvon Détchénou assumes the role of Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice and Legislation.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance, also responsible for Cooperation, is headed by Aristide Médenou.
Corinne Amori Brunet takes on the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Serving as Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, with responsibilities for Interior and Public Security, is Djibril Mama cissé Moussa.
Gildas Agonkan is appointed Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, in charge of National Defense.
The Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Trade, encompassing Industry and Private Investment Promotion, is led by Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.
Ady Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan is the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries.
The Minister of Health is Benjamin Hounkpatin.
Sedami Medegan Fagla is named Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, also overseeing Technical Training.
Clément Couchadé serves as Minister of Secondary Education, while Armand Kouyema Nata is the Minister of Maternal and Primary Education.
The Ministry of Family and Social Action is entrusted to Véronique Tognifodé.
Janvier Yahouédéou holds the position of Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance.
The Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage is led by Yassine Latoundji.
Shadia Assouma is the Minister of Internal Trade, with the added responsibility of formalizing the economy.
Mahouna Aklogan is appointed Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, also in charge of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
The Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines is under the direction of Edouard Dahomey.
Georges Alley is the Minister of Living Environment and Transport, with a focus on Sustainable Development.
Hawaou Bako is the Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Employment Promotion, also responsible for Professional Training.
Aurélie Adam-Soulé-Epouse Zoumarou serves as Minister of Communication, overseeing Media affairs.
Benoît Dato is the Minister of Sports and Civic Engagement.
Nicolas Yenoussi is appointed Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Finance and Microfinance.
Rodrigue Chaou holds the position of Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of Budget and Public Service.
Hugues-Oscar Lokossou is named Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, with responsibilities for Mobilization of External Resources and Debt Management.
In a related development, President Wadagni also issued decree number 315, formally appointing Wilson Gakpéto as the Secretary General of the Government.