Benin

The youth in Benin need help finding work. The only available positions are for two or three specific blue-collar jobs. It is either a mechanic or plumber in most regions of the country. The situation results from poor governance, lack of quality educational infrastructure, and failure to establish supply chains for emerging industries. The lack of employment presents the criminal element in the country with a viable workforce. The most common unlawful enterprise is smuggling Nigerian oil from pipelines. There is also increasing violence from cultural and societal changes happening in the country. 

MIGHTY GOD, give every Benin youth a dream or vision when they sleep at night, revealing Your Son as their Savior (The Bible, Job 33:14-18).

Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon is a Beninese politician and businessman who has been President of Benin since 6 April 2016.  An economist and investment banker turned politician, Lionel Zinsou was appointed Prime Minister of Benin in June 2015. Benin is best known for its peaceful democracy, one of the most stable in Africa. However, corruption remains a significant issue. The country, once hosting main ports crucial in the slave trade, still negotiates shady deals. Poverty increases each year. The nation’s annual Voodoo Day brings thousands of participants to the country’s celebration. Voodoo, a religion approved by the government, has more than 60% devotees and contributes to significant spiritual bondages over the nation, its people, and the Church. The country allows for freedom to practice and propagates any religion.