The Ministry of Economy and Finance, under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, has initiated an extensive operation aimed at unblocking career advancements and salary back-payments for state employees. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to the professional and financial stability of the national workforce.
On June 5, 2026, Léa Estelle Honfo Akpovo, the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, detailed the launch of this strategic effort designed to resolve long-standing delays in the public service sector. The operation is scheduled to take place throughout June 2026, covering all promotions and grade increases that were due by December 31, 2026, or in previous years.
Improving career progression and financial compensation
This initiative spearheaded by Romuald Wadagni’s team focuses on two primary objectives to support the workforce:
- Career path regularization: All pending files will be processed to ensure every employee receives the specific grade or echelon they have earned through their service.
- Financial settlement: Salary increases and all associated arrears, commonly known as “rappels,” will be paid out to the eligible beneficiaries.
To ensure efficiency, the government is utilizing a sophisticated digital tool known as Sigrhp (Integrated Human Resources and Payroll Management System). This modern software facilitates a faster, fairer, and more transparent handling of administrative records, demonstrating that the modernization of the state directly benefits the financial security of its agents.
Urgent administrative coordination
The authorities are prioritizing speed and accuracy to complete this process without delay. Consequently, heads of all ministries and state institutions have been instructed to compile and submit the files of eligible staff immediately.
These lists, which include officials entitled to promotions for 2026 and earlier, must be forwarded to the General Directorate of Civil Service without hesitation. This rapid response requested by the ministry highlights a firm resolve to settle administrative issues permanently, ensuring that every worker in Bénin receives the full compensation they are earned through their labor.
