Cotonou City Hall: Dr Pyrros Kiki Takes Charge of the Executive Secretariat

Author: Tognissè DahandéPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Benin
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Cotonou City Hall: Dr Pyrros Kiki Takes Charge of the Executive Secretariat

Dr Pyrros Kiki was appointed head of the Executive Secretariat of Cotonou’s municipal administration on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He succeeds Anges Paterne Amoussouga, whose departure was announced at the beginning of the month. A geography specialist, Kiki previously headed the cabinet of former Porto-Novo mayor Emmanuel Zossou and later led the city’s land affairs service. Under Mayor Luc Gnacadja, he will coordinate technical and administrative teams and oversee implementation of municipal council decisions.

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