Paulette Marcelline Adjovi
Paulette Marcelline Adjovi-Yekpe[1] (born 16 January 1955) is a Beninese politician and diplomat. She was briefly Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2023.[2]
Paulette Marcelline Adjovi | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin | |
| In office 23 May 2023 – 6 June 2023 | |
| President | Patrice Talon |
| Preceded by | Aurélien Agbénonci |
| Succeeded by | Shegun Adjadi Bakari |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Abomey-Calavi West London Institute of Higher Education |
Biography
Adjovi was born on January 16, 1955 in Porto-Novo, Benin.[3] Prior to her appointment, Adjovi served as Beninese ambassador to Nigeria. She is the sister of former deputy Mathieu Adjovi.[2] She is the second woman to serve in the position, after Mariam Aladji Boni Diallo.[3]
References
- "Forty-four Civil Societies Write Benin Republic President Over Buratai's Appointment, List 19 Massacres Under Him As Army Chief | Sahara Reporters". Sahara Reporters. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- "Affaires étrangères : Paulette Marcelline Adjovi pressentie pour remplacer Agbénonci". Matin Libre (in French). 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- Agbayahoun, B. (2023-05-24). "Paulette Marcelline Adjovi promue ministre des Affaires étrangères". Bénin Intelligent (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-13.
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