Tchègnon Amoussou heads SBEE board
Benin's Council of Ministers appointed Tchègnon Amoussou as chairman of the Benin Electricity Company board on November 4, 2026.
Tchègnon Amoussou has been appointed the new president of the board of directors for the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE). The government announced the decision on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as part of broader changes within the Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines.
This leadership role is distinct from the chief executive position, which manages the company's daily operations. The Council of Ministers also named Alidé Pedro as the director general for Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, and Koffi Germain Tchokpon as technical advisor for Mines.
Gédéon Jesugo Gbedonou was appointed technical advisor for artificial intelligence within the same ministry. These appointments signal shifts in the management and strategic direction of Benin's energy sector.
Why it mattersBenin's electricity company has a new board president, affecting energy supply management.