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Octave Houdégbé

1945 – 2025

Beninois politician

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About Octave Houdégbé

Lived 1945 – 2025 (aged 80). Octave Houdégbé was a Beninese politician.

Octave Houdégbé (28 November 1945 – 9 December 2025) was a Beninese politician of the Republican Bloc (BR).

As an academic, he founded a private university, the Houdegbe North American University Benin.

Life and career Born in Dekanmè on 28 November 1945, Houdégbé served as Secretary of State for Relations with the High Commission for Planning from 1983 to 1990. From 1990 to 1992, he was Deputy Secretary of State to the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Water Resources and subsequently Minister-Counselor to the President for the Economy and Finances.

In 2015, Houdégbé was elected to the National Assembly and supported Adrien Houngbédji as president of the National Assembly. He was re-elected in 2019.

Death Houdégbé died in Kpomassè on 9 December 2025, at the age of 80.

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Important facts

Born
28 November 1945, Dekanmè
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 December 2025
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Benin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Octave Houdégbé?

Beninois politician

When was Octave Houdégbé born?

Octave Houdégbé was born on 28 November 1945 in Dekanmè.

When did Octave Houdégbé die?

Octave Houdégbé died on 9 December 2025.

What was Octave Houdégbé's occupation?

Octave Houdégbé was a politician.

What nationality was Octave Houdégbé?

Octave Houdégbé was Beninese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Octave Houdégbé

· Wikidata: Q134823286

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