Just hours following his swearing-in ceremony, President Romuald Wadagni officially enacted Decree No. 2026-314 on May 24, 2026, outlining the composition of his first administration. This new governmental team is comprised of twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed as the Government’s Secretary-General through a separate decree. The specifics of the decree were publicly presented by Aristide DJIDJOHO, the Secretary-General of the Presidency.
Key members of President Wadagni’s initial cabinet
Yvon Détchénou assumes the role of Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice and Legislation.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance, with responsibility for cooperation, is led by Aristide Médenou.
Corinne Amori Brunet has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Serving as Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, in charge of Interior and Public Security, is Djibril Mama cissé Moussa.
Gildas Agonkan takes on the position of Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, overseeing National Defense.
The Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Trade, also responsible for Industry and Private Investment Promotion, is headed by Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.
Ady Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan is named Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries.
The portfolio of Minister of Health is entrusted to Benjamin Hounkpatin.
Sedami Medegan Fagla is the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the added responsibility for Technical Training.
Clément Couchadé is the Minister of Secondary Education, while Armand Kouyema Nata leads the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education.
Véronique Tognifodé is appointed Minister of Family and Social Action.
The Ministry of Decentralization and Local Governance is led by Janvier Yahouédéou.
Yassine Latoundji takes charge of the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage.
Shadia Assouma is the Minister of Internal Trade, with a focus on formalizing the economy.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation and Innovation, also responsible for the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, is managed by Mahouna Aklogan.
Edouard Dahomey is the Minister of Energy, Water, and Mines.
Georges Alley serves as Minister of Living Environment and Transport, overseeing Sustainable Development.
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, including Vocational Training, is led by Hawaou Bako.
Aurélie Adam-Soulé-Epouse Zoumarou is the Minister of Communication, in charge of Media.
Benoît Dato is appointed Minister of Sports and Civic Engagement.
Nicolas Yenoussi is the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, focusing on Finance and Microfinance.
Rodrigue Chaou serves as Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for Budget and Public Service.
Finally, Hugues-Oscar Lokossou is the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, tasked with Mobilizing External Resources and Debt Management.
In a separate presidential act, Decree Number 315 confirmed the appointment of Mr. Wilson Gakpéto as the Government’s Secretary-General.
