The National Assembly of Bénin held an installation ceremony for its new technical advisors and mission officers on the afternoon of Monday, 19 October 2026. Officials conducted the proceedings at the Antoine Kolawolé Idji multipurpose hall, located at the National Assembly headquarters in Porto-Novo. This formal gathering served to integrate the newly appointed staff into the parliamentary administration, ensuring that the institution maintains its operational capacity through the addition of these specialized roles.
Ceremony Details and Official Installation
Director of Cabinet of the President of the National Assembly Abou Torou presided over the installation of the new personnel. Christel Fourier Donkpègan, the Administrative Secretary General of the parliamentary administration, assisted in the proceedings. The ceremony followed a structured agenda, emphasizing the administrative requirements and professional standards expected of those serving within the National Assembly. As the presiding official, Abou Torou oversaw the swearing-in process, ensuring that each technical advisor and mission officer understood the scope of their respective mandates and the operational protocols of the legislative body.
The installation ceremony took place on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Antoine Kolawolé Idji multipurpose hall at the National Assembly headquarters in Porto-Novo. During the event, the officials were installed by the Director of Cabinet of the President of the National Assembly, assisted by Christel Fourier Donkpègan, the Administrative Secretary General of the parliamentary administration.
Officials confirmed that 24 out of 25 appointed officials participated in the installation ceremony. One designated appointee did not attend the event at the Antoine Kolawolé Idji multipurpose hall. A total of 24 out of 25 appointed officials were installed during the ceremony. The presence of the majority of the appointees allowed the parliamentary administration to proceed with the formal commencement of their duties, marking a significant step in the staffing of the institution’s advisory and mission-based departments.
Firmin Gangbè spoke on behalf of the group following their formal induction. "Ils se sont ensuite engagés à exercer leur fonction respective en respect aux orientations du premier responsable de l’institution et du règlement intérieur en vigueur," Gangbè stated. This commitment serves as the foundational agreement for the advisors and officers as they begin their tenure. By aligning their professional conduct with the directives of the leadership and the established internal regulations of the National Assembly, the appointees have formally assumed their responsibilities. The ceremony concluded with the participants acknowledging their roles in supporting the parliamentary agenda and the ongoing administrative functions required at the headquarters in Porto-Novo. The successful installation of these 24 officials marks the completion of the current recruitment cycle for these specific technical and mission-oriented positions.
