By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Dr Luciano Hounkponou has
been unanimously re-elected President of Benin’s Personal Data Protection
Authority (APDP) for a fourth term, following the swearing-in of the
institution’s eight councillors before the Supreme Court.
His re-election took place
during the councillors’ first elective plenary session for the authority’s
fourth term, held after the solemn swearing-in ceremony.
In his address, Dr Hounkponou
expressed his deep gratitude to President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni for
the trust placed in him through his appointment as the President’s
representative and adviser to the APDP.
He also thanked his fellow
councillors for renewing their confidence in him by unanimously appointing him
to lead the institution once again.
According to Dr Hounkponou,
his re-election represents not only recognition of the collective work
accomplished during the authority’s third term but also an invitation to continue
efforts to strengthen the institution and enhance its influence.
He reaffirmed his commitment
to discharging his responsibilities with loyalty, availability, rigour and
open-mindedness, while maintaining a spirit of collegiality and consultation.
The fourth term is expected
to build on the institution’s previous work in fulfilling its mandate of
personal data protection in Benin.
