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Babalola Jean-Michel Hervé Abimbola
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Babalola Jean-Michel Hervé Abimbola

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Babalola Jean-Michel Hervé Abimbola is a Beninese politician and economist who currently serves as a member of the 10th legislature of the National Assembly of Benin, having been elected in January 2026. Prior to his legislative role, he held several high-level government positions, most notably serving as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts from 2021 to 2026. Throughout his career, he has been involved in economic management and industrial development, including roles as a technical advisor to the presidency and director general of the Industrial Free Zone Administration.

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Born
1966-06-16 · 60 years old
Birth place
Porto-Novo, Benin
Education
École supérieure libre des sciences commerciales appliquées, École supérieure de commerce et de gestion de Paris
Career
Economist, manager, technical advisor to the President, Director General of the Industrial Free Zone Administration (AZFI)

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