Just hours after taking his oath of office, President Romuald Wadagni officially constituted his first government by signing Decree No. 2026-314 on May 24, 2026. This new governmental team features twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed Secretary General of the Government through a separate decree. The details of this significant decree were publicly presented by Aristide DJIDJOHO, the Secretary General of the Presidency.

Members of President Wadagni’s inaugural government

Yvon Détchénou assumes the vital role of Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice and Legislation.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance, responsible for cooperation, is led by Aristide Médenou.

Corinne Amori Brunet takes charge as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Reporting directly to the President of the Republic, Djibril Mama cissé Moussa serves as the Delegated Minister for Interior and Public Security.

Another delegated minister reporting to the President, Gildas Agonkan, is responsible for National Defense.

Olushegun Adjadi Bakari heads the Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Trade, also overseeing Industry and Private Investment Promotion.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries is entrusted to Ady Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan.

Benjamin Hounkpatin is appointed Minister of Health.

Sedami Medegan Fagla leads the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which includes Technical Training.

The Ministry of Secondary Education is overseen by Clément Couchadé, while Armand Kouyema Nata is appointed Minister of Maternal and Primary Education.

Véronique Tognifodé takes the helm of the Ministry of Family and Social Action.

Janvier Yahouédéou is the Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance.

The Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage is led by Yassine Latoundji.

Shadia Assouma is appointed Minister of Internal Trade, with a focus on formalizing the economy.

Mahouna Aklogan is the Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, charged with the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

The Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines is headed by Edouard Dahomey.

Georges Alley is the Minister of Living Environment and Transport, also responsible for Sustainable Development.

Hawaou Bako is appointed Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, including Vocational Training.

Aurélie Adam-Soulé-Epouse Zoumarou serves as Minister of Communication, overseeing Media affairs.

Benoît Dato is the Minister of Sports and Civic Engagement.

Under the Minister of Economy and Finance, Nicolas Yenoussi is the Delegated Minister for Finance and Microfinance.

Also reporting to the Minister of Economy and Finance, Rodrigue Chaou is the Delegated Minister for Budget and Public Service.

Finally, Hugues-Oscar Lokossou serves as the Delegated Minister for External Resource Mobilization and Debt Management, also under the Minister of Economy and Finance.

Furthermore, President Wadagni issued a separate decree, Number 315, formally naming Wilson Gakpéto as the Secretary General of the Government.