Togo: Formation of the new government, composition and key appointments

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, President Faure Gnassingbé announced the new Togolese government, as proposed by Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé. This significant reshuffle marks a pivotal moment in the country’s governance, featuring key appointments across various ministries.

Key appointments :

  • Prime Minister: Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé remains at the helm as the head of government.

State Ministers:

  • General Damehame Yark: State Minister for Fisheries, Animal Resources, and Transhumance Regulation.

Ministers:

  1. Gilbert Bawara: Minister of Public Service Reform, Labor, and Social Dialogue.
  2. Cina Lawson: Minister of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation.
  3. Katari Foli-Bazi: Minister of Environment and Forest Resources.
  4. Yawa Tségan: Minister of Urbanism, Housing, and Land Reform.
  5. Antoine Lekpa-Gbegbeni: Minister of Agriculture, Village Hydraulic, and Rural Development.
  6. Rose Kayi Mivedor-Sambiani: Minister of Commerce, Craft, and Local Consumption.
  7. Sani Yaya: Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure.
  8. Robert Dussey: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Abroad.
  9. Colonel Hodabalo Awaté: Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralization, and Traditional Chiefdoms.
  10. Yawa Kouigan: Minister of Communication, Media, Culture, and Government Spokesperson.
  11. Komla Dodzi Kokoroko: Minister of Primary and Secondary Education.
  12. Mazamesso Assih: Minister of Grassroots Development, Financial Inclusion, Youth, and Employment.
  13. Bouraïma Kanfitine Tchede-Issa: Minister of Decongestion and Rural Roads.
  14. Colonel Calixte Madjoulba: Minister of Security and Civil Protection.
  15. Manuella Modukpè Santos: Minister of Industry and Investment Promotion.
  16. Jean-Marie Tessi: Minister of Health Access and Health Coverage.
  17. Mipamb Nahm-Tchougli: Minister of Justice and Legislation, Keeper of the Seals.
  18. Mila Aziablé: Minister of Water and Sanitation.
  19. Me Pâcome Adjourouvi: Minister of Human Rights, Citizenship Training, and Relations with Government Institutions.
  20. Lidi Bessi-Kama: Minister of Sports and Leisure.
  21. Kanka-Malik Natchaba: Minister of Higher Education and Research.
  22. Essowè Georges Barcola: Minister of Economy and Finance.
  23. Tchin Darre: Minister of Health and Public Hygiene.
  24. Robert Koffi Messan Eklo: Minister of Mines and Energy Resources.
  25. Koamy Gomado: Minister of Land Planning and Development.
  26. Richard Kangbeni: Minister of Maritime Economy and Coastal Protection.
  27. Akossiwa Zinsou-Klassou: Minister of Social Action, Solidarity, and Women’s Promotion.
  28. Isaac Tchiakpe: Minister of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship.

Deputy Ministers:

  • Mawussi Kakati: Deputy Minister to the Minister of Mines and Energy Resources.
  • Mohamed Ouro-Sama: Deputy Minister to the Minister of Security and Civil Protection.
  • Prof. Kossivi Hounake: Deputy Minister to the Minister of Commerce, Craft, and Local Consumption.
  • Abdoul Fad Fofana: Deputy Minister to the Minister of Grassroots Development.

Ministries Attached to the Presidency:

  • Ministry of Development Planning: Attached to the Presidency.
  • Ministry of Armed Forces: Attached to the Presidency.
  • Ministry of Land, Air, and Rail Transport: Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office.

This new government, comprising 35 members, represents a diverse range of expertise and aims to strengthen institutions to address both national and international challenges. Under the leadership of Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, the administration is expected to advance the reforms initiated by President Faure Gnassingbé to foster development and stability in Togo.

 

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