Several readings to make the government reshuffle occurred on September 5, 2019 in Cotonou, Benin. President Patrice Talon made technical adjustments while retaining key members of his 24-member team. Thus, the Minister of Finance, Romuald Wadagni, credited with a good record in terms of conducting strategic reforms and mobilizing funds, is renewed. Just like the Minister of Planning and Development, Abdoulaye Bio Tchane, a long-term vision bearer or the keeper of the seals, Severin Quenum, who has completed Benin’s arsenal of commercial justice through first-class commercial courts. instance and on appeal.
No change either in Agriculture where the engineer Gaston Dossouhoui is at the center of major reforms that have seen, among other things, Beninese cotton production exceed those of Mali and Burkina Faso.
Clearly, President Talon keeps the course and lighten his team for probably more action and acceleration in the reforms. The lack of openness to the opposition and the sign that the strong man of Cotonou favors operational efficiency where others would have sought political consensus.
Complete list of the government formed on September 5, 2019
Minister of State in charge of Planning and Development: Abdoulaye Bio Tchane
Seals, Minister of Justice and Legislation: Severin Quenum
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation: Aurélien Agbénonci
Minister of Economy and Finance: Romuald Wadagni
Minister of the Interior and Public Security: Sacca Lafia
Minister of the Living Environment and Sustainable Development: José Tonaté
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: Gaston Dossouhoui
Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance: Alassane Séidou
Minister of Labor and Public Service: Adidjatou Mathys
Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance: Véronique Tagnifodé
Minister of Health: Benjamin Hounkpatin
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research: Eleanor Yayi Ladekan
Minister of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Training: Mahougnon Kakpo
Minister of Maternal and Primary Teaching: Karimou Salimane
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts: Jean Michel Abimbola
Minister of Digital and Digitalization: Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou
Minister of Infrastructures and Transport: Hervé Hêhomey
Minister of Industry and Trade: Sadia Assouman
Minister of Energy: Dona Jean-Claude Houssou
Minister of Water and Mines: Samou Adambi
Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion: Modeste Kérékou
Minister of Sports: Oswald Homeky
Minister of Communication and Post: Alain Orounla
Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic in charge of National Defense: Fortunet Nouatin
