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Benin prefect tours N’Dali and Pèrèrè communes

Prefect Abdoul-Chakour Naro Assouma met local leaders to discuss security and infrastructure.

Borgou prefect Abdoul-Chakour Naro Assouma began his first official tour on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the communes of N’Dali and Pèrèrè. He met with local authorities, religious leaders, and civil society members to discuss security, economic development, and infrastructure needs.

Accompanied by a delegation including members of the Departmental Administrative Conference and the economic and social council, Assouma engaged in consultations in N’Dali in the morning and Pèrèrè in the afternoon. The discussions aimed to assess local governance and gather concerns.

The tour, which included the substitute prosecutor for minors, focused on monitoring communal actions. Each member of the Departmental Administrative Conference presented projects relevant to their sectors during the meetings.

Why it mattersLocal leaders in N’Dali and Pèrèrè raised concerns about security, economic development, and infrastructure to the Borgou prefect.