Japanese ambassador to Benin Hideki Uezono and the president of the NGO Vignon Nougbo, Simon Choukpin, signed a donation contract on 28 October 2026 to support infrastructure development. The agreement provides over 105 million FCFA for the CEG 3 of Glo-Djigbé. During the signing ceremony, Hideki Uezono stated, "cet engagement financier témoigne de l’attention accordée par son pays au développement des infrastructures de transport." The funding aims to improve the facility, which serves the local community in Glo-Djigbé. Both parties finalized the document to formalize the financial assistance provided by the Japanese government. This contribution supports the efforts of the NGO Vignon Nougbo in addressing specific infrastructure needs at the school site. The formal signing ceremony, which took place on October 28, 2026, brought together Hideki Uezono and Simon Choukpin to solidify this partnership.
Expanding Educational Infrastructure Facilities
The 105 million FCFA donation specifically facilitates the construction and equipment of seven classrooms, one laboratory, and two blocks of latrines at the CEG 3 of Glo-Djigbé. Each of the two latrine blocks will contain four cabins to improve sanitary conditions for students and staff. These installations aim to enhance the physical learning environment at the school site managed by the ONG Vignon Nougbo. By providing this funding, the Japanese government seeks to ensure that the students at CEG 3 of Glo-Djigbé have access to the necessary facilities to support their academic activities. The construction of the seven classrooms and the laboratory is intended to increase the capacity of the school, while the two blocks of latrines, each equipped with four cabins, will address essential sanitation requirements for the school community.
Infrastructure development remains a primary focus of Japan’s broader cooperation with Benin. On 9 October 2026, the Japanese government granted 10.8 billion FCFA to support the second phase of the Vêdoko interchange project. This financial contribution intends to improve transport infrastructure in the area, addressing traffic flow and connectivity needs within the urban network. The allocation of 10.8 billion FCFA represents a significant commitment to the Vêdoko interchange project, which is a key component of the urban development strategy supported by the Japanese mission in Benin.
Health infrastructure also received support through a separate donation coordinated by the Japanese mission. On 6 October 2026, medical equipment valued at approximately 110 million FCFA was delivered to health facilities located in the Alibori and Atacora departments. These supplies provide essential resources to regional clinics and hospitals to assist in the delivery of local medical services. The equipment, valued at 110 million FCFA, was distributed to health facilities across the Alibori and Atacora departments to bolster the operational capacity of these medical centers. By coordinating this delivery on October 6, 2026, the Japanese government aimed to strengthen the healthcare delivery systems available to the residents of these specific departments.
