Chinese Embassy donates statue to Behanjin Middle School

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Government of Benin
Country	Benin
Start Date	Nov 28, 2014
End Date	Nov 21, 2028
Duration	5,107 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`69348`

Grant Description

On 28 November, 2014, Ambassador Tao Weiguang attended the inauguration ceremony of Behanjin Statue, located in Behanjin Middle School, which was donated by the Chinese Government.

Behanjin was a national hero in Benin, and the Behanjin Middle School established in 1913 was renamed after him in 1961.

Speaker Nago of the National Assembly of Benin attended the statue dedication ceremony and thanked the Chinese Embassy for its donation, emphasizing that this move will help Behanzin young people to remember history and pass on Behanzin’s determination in their studies.

📋 Staff Comments

The exact cost of the statue is unclear.

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