President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin has announced the formation of his initial government, a cabinet comprising 24 ministers, including several delegated portfolios.

After his victory in the presidential election on April 12, 2026, Romuald Wadagni took the oath of office on Sunday, May 24, during a formal ceremony held at the Palais des congrès in Cotonou. On the evening of his inauguration, the newly installed president proceeded to constitute his first governmental team.

This new administration consists of 24 ministerial positions, notably featuring three delegated ministers who will serve under the Minister of Economy and Finance. Continuity is also evident, as seven ministers from the preceding Patrice Talon administration have been retained, though some have been assigned new responsibilities.

President Romuald Wadagni has publicly committed to maintaining and advancing the development trajectory for Bénin, a path vigorously pursued by his predecessor, Patrice Talon.

members of Bénin’s new government

* Minister of Justice and Legislation, Keeper of the Seals: Monsieur Yvon Détchénou.

* Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Cooperation: Monsieur Aristide Médénou.

* Minister of Foreign Affairs: Madame Corinne Amori Brunet.

* Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, responsible for Interior and Public Security: Monsieur Djibril Mama Cissé Moussa.

* Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, responsible for National Defense: Monsieur Gildas Agonkan.

* Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, in charge of Industry and Private Investment Promotion: Monsieur Olushegoun Adjabi Bakari.

* Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries: Monsieur Adi Yéton Bloukouon Goubalan.

* Minister of Health: Monsieur Benjamin Ignace Hounkpatin.

* Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training: Madame Sédami Mèdégan Fagla.

* Minister of Secondary Education: Monsieur Clément Kouchadé.

* Minister of Nursery and Primary Education: Monsieur Armand Kouyéma Nata.

* Minister of Family and Social Affairs: Madame Véronique Tognifodé.

* Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance: Monsieur Janvier Yaouédéou.

* Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage: Monsieur Yassin Latoundji.

* Minister of Internal Trade, in charge of Economic Formalization: Madame Sadia Alimatou Assouma.

* Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, in charge of National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Monsieur Mahuna Akplogan.

* Minister of Energy, Water, and Mines: Monsieur Édouard Daoumé.

* Minister of Living Environment and Transport, responsible for Sustainable Development: Monsieur Georges Allé.

* Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, in charge of Professional Training: Madame Awawou Baco.

* Minister of Communication, in charge of Media: Madame Aurélie Adam Soulé épouse Zoumarou.

* Minister of Sports and Civic Engagement: Monsieur Benoît Dato.

* Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Finance and Microfinance: Monsieur Nicolas Yênoussi.

* Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Budget and Public Service: Monsieur Rodrique Chaou.

* Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for External Resource Mobilization and Debt Management: Monsieur Hugues Oscar Lokossou.