AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisability Rights & Health Access: Benin has distributed 1,422 additional chance equality cards to people living with disabilities, bringing totals past 6,100 and unlocking cheaper care, lower school fees, easier travel, and priority access to services. Regional Jobs: ECOWAS opened recruitment for qualified nationals across its agencies, including roles tied to health and anti-money laundering, with no recruitment fees. Security Outlook: Analysts warn jihadist groups are pushing further south into West Africa’s coastal belt, fueled by weak governance and illicit economies—Benin is named among affected countries. Health Policy (Edo, Nigeria): Edo State made malaria testing and treatment free in government hospitals for two years, while also renovating dozens of primary and secondary health centres and recruiting health workers. Public Health Coverage (Edo, Nigeria): EDOHIC and the Rabiu Olowo Foundation enrolled 200 sickle cell patients into health insurance. Drug Abuse Prevention (Edo, Nigeria): NDLEA and Edo launched a mini-marathon against drug abuse for secondary school students. Benin Economy (Oil): Benin’s Sèmè offshore field is set for its first crude export in October 2026, with a 250,000-barrel cargo expected to reshape state revenues and household impacts.
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