The Ministry of Communication announced the launch of a national census for multilingual media professionals in Benin on 15 October 2026. Officials intend for this initiative to track the distribution and language capabilities of journalists and media workers operating across the country. Data collection will begin immediately following the announcement to establish an official registry of individuals proficient in multiple languages within the media sector. The ministry stated that the census aims to provide a clear overview of the professional workforce to better support linguistic diversity in national broadcasting and print outlets.
Registration Process and Timeline
Media professionals can participate in the national census from 15 October 2026 until 30 October 2026. The registration period is strictly limited to this 15-day window to ensure the efficient collection of data regarding linguistic capabilities within the sector. According to the official schedule, the census is open for registration from October 15, 2026, to October 30, 2026.
Applicants must complete their registration exclusively through the digital portal located at https://service-public.bj/public/services/service/PS01345. No alternative methods for submission, such as paper-based or in-person applications, are available for this process. Registration for the census is conducted exclusively online via the portal https://service-public.bj/public/services/service/PS01345. By centralizing the intake process through this specific digital address, the Ministry of Communication aims to streamline the aggregation of information regarding the linguistic assets of the national media landscape.
Participation is requested from a broad range of media personnel. Specifically, the census targets journalists, hosts, presenters, reporters, producers, and directors. The scope also includes technical and creative staff, specifically camera operators, editors, photographers, graphic designers, sound engineers, and audiovisual technicians. Press officers, communication officers, and content creators are also included in the target demographic for the registry. The census targets professionals including journalists, hosts, presenters, reporters, producers, directors, camera operators, editors, photographers, graphic designers, sound engineers, audiovisual technicians, press officers, communication officers, and content creators.
The Ministry of Communication clarified the scope of this administrative effort to prevent misconceptions regarding its purpose. Officials stated that the census is not a direct recruitment session for government or private sector roles. The process does not function as an official skills certification program, nor will the ministry issue professional accreditation as a result of the data collection. The Ministry of Communication stated that the census is not a direct recruitment session, an official skills certification, or a professional accreditation issuance. By clarifying these boundaries, the ministry seeks to ensure that participants understand the purely statistical nature of the exercise, which is intended to map the existing language skills currently available within the Beninese media industry rather than to alter the employment or certification status of the individuals involved.