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Long awaited and hoped for just after the legislatures of January 8, 2023. And for the past few days, rumors have been circulating about a ministerial reshuffle. During the press briefing hosted by the two presidents Patrice Talon and Paul Kagame of Rwanda visiting Benin, this concern returned and the Head of State let it be understood that this could not wait long. Finally, the President of the Republic carried out, this Monday, April 17, 2023, a slight reorganization of his Government. In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the Bureau of the National Assembly was consulted. This new team includes 22 members. Attached is the list and composition of the new team.
In essence, it is observed that two personalities are entering the Government and that three personalities are at the end of their mission. In addition, two ministerial portfolios change names and a Secretary of State is established.
It can easily be seen that by this act, the President of the Republic renews his confidence in most of the members of his Government and injects a little new blood with the two entries, all to further mobilize his team around the major objective of achieving the Program of Action.
Attached is the list of the new government
Decree No. 2023-156 of April 17, 2023 on the composition of the government
The President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government,
Having regard to Law No. 90-32 of December 11, 1990 on the Constitution of the Republic of Benin, as amended by Law No. 2019-40 of November 7, 2019;
Having regard to the decision proclaiming, on April 21, 2021 by the Constitutional Court, the final results of the presidential election of April 11, 2021;
After consulting the Bureau of the National Assembly, decrees:
Article 1er : The Government of the Republic of Benin is composed as follows:
1- Minister of Development and Coordination of Government Action: Mr. Abdoulaye BIO TCHANÉ, Minister of State
2- Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance: Mr. Romuald WADAGNI, Minister of State
3- Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice and Legislation: Mr Yvon DETCHENOU
4- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Mr Aurélien Amah AGBENONCI
5- Minister of the Interior and Public Security: Mr Alassane SEIDOU
6- Minister of the Living Environment and Transport, Responsible for Sustainable Development: Mr Jose TONATO
7- Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: Mr. Gaston Cossi DOSSOUHOUI
8- Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance: Mr Raphaël Dossou AKOTEGNON
9- Minister of Labor and Public Service: Madame Adidjatou Alayi Mathys
10- Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance: Ms Veronique TOGNIFODE
11- Minister of Health: Monsieur Benjamin Ignace Bodounrin HOUNKPATIN
12- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research: Mrs. Eléonore YAYI marries LADEKAN
13- Minister of Technical Secondary Education and Vocational Training: Mr Kouaro Yves CHABI
14- Minister of Nursery and Primary Education: Mr Salimane KARIMOU
15- Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts: Mr. Jean-Michel Hervé Babalola ABIMBOLA
16- Minister of Digital and Digitization: Madame Aurelie ADAM SOULE ZOUMAROU
17- Minister of Industry and Trade: Madame Shadiya Alimatou ASSOUMAN
18- Minister of Energy, Water and Mines: Mr. Samou SEIDOU ADAMBI
19- Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Promotion of Employment: Mr Modeste Tihounté KEREKOU
20- Sports Ministers: Monsieur Oswald HOMEKY
21- Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic in charge of National Defense: Mr Fortunet Alain NOUATIN
22- Secretary of State for Energy: Mr Edouard DAHOME
Article 2 : This decree, which takes effect from the date of its signature, repeals all previous provisions to the contrary, in particular those of decree No. 2023-125 of April 05, 2023 on the composition of the Government.
It will be published in the Official Journal
Done in Cotonou, April 17, 2023
President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government,
Patrice TALON
