Moments following his official oath of office, President Romuald Wadagni formally established his first government. He signed decree n°2026-314 on May 24, 2026, outlining the composition of this new cabinet. This executive team comprises twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed Secretary General of the Government via a distinct decree. The details of the decree were publicly presented by Aristide DJIDJOHO, the Secretary General of the Presidency.

members of president wadagni’s first government

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

Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of Cooperation: Mr. Aristide Médenou

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Ms. Corinne Amori Brunet

Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, in charge of Interior and Public Security: Mr. Djibril Mama cissé Moussa

Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic, in charge of National Defense: Mr. Gildas Agonkan

Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, in charge of Industry and Private Investment Promotion: Mr. Olushegun Adjadi Bakari

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries: Mr. Ady Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan

Minister of Health: Mr. Benjamin Hounkpatin

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training: Ms. Sedami Medegan Fagla

Minister of Secondary Education: Mr. Clément Couchadé

Minister of Maternal and Primary Education: Mr. Armand Kouyema Nata

Minister of Family and Social Action: Ms. Véronique Tognifodé

Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance: Mr. Janvier Yahouédéou

Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage: Mr. Yassine Latoundji

Minister of Internal Trade, in charge of Economic Formalization: Ms. Shadia Assouma

Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, in charge of National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Mr. Mahouna Aklogan

Minister of Energy, Water, and Mines: Mr. Edouard Dahomey

Minister of Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development: Mr. Georges Alley

Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, in charge of Vocational Training: Ms. Hawaou Bako

Minister of Communication, in charge of Media: Ms. Aurélie Adam-Soulé-Epouse Zoumarou

Minister of Sports and Civic Engagement: Mr. Benoît Dato

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of Finance and Microfinance: Mr. Nicolas Yenoussi

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of Budget and Public Service: Mr. Rodrigue Chaou

Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of External Resources Mobilization and Debt Management: Mr. Hugues-Oscar Lokossou

Furthermore, the President of the Republic issued decree number 315, formally appointing Mr. Wilson Gakpéto as the Secretary General of the Government.