Baptism of certain public places in Benin: These personalities whose names some high schools bear

In Benin, the toponymy of public high schools reflects a political and heritage approach. The Victor-Ballot high school, founded in 1913, was renamed Béhanzin high school by President Hubert Maga in 1961 to symbolize the break from colonialism. In Parakou, the Mathieu Bouké high school, established in 1964, honors a pioneer of resistance against colonial administration, known for his educational and patriotic commitment.