Hermione Ligan: A proven female leader

She is a woman without borders and without complex. Respectful, ambitious but humble, the "Pauvre de chez Pauvre" as she likes to be called is more than a model for young people. Find out who Hermione Ligan is, this multi-faceted woman.

You will recognize her with her singularly reassuring voice at the microphone. With its perfectly radiophonic timbre, Hermione Ligan combines the pleasant with the useful on the air. Bah! media professional, it is enough that she has all these qualities, it will be said. Indeed, She is a Journalist at the Office of Broadcasting and Television of Benin (LOCATION) where she holds the position of Head of Information Division at Atlantic FM. A team of young people that she manages with mastery.

Sporty in the genes ?

Former volleyball player, Hermione Ligan played for the Benin national team for a long time and she was captain many times. Today, she continues to practice volleyball to maintain her health. In its dynamic of transmitting and sharing the experiences acquired in the field, the former captain of the Benin national team has held the position of female member on the executive committee of the Beninese Badminton Federation for more than a year. Coach the sport, she is also a personal development and communication coach and an SDG Ambassador..

Community life

Hermione Ligan is like water. It adapts to the conditions and its habitat while exploring all possible universes.. Gender communication expert, human rights and sport, Alumni of the Young Leader programs of the Fredriech Eberth Foundation (JLB) promotion 2015 of the Dutch Political School NIMD Benin in 2017 et du programme International Visitor Leadership program (IVLP) from USA, Hermione Ligan is Co-author and initiator of the “Sports Cafe” and the project “Awli kankpé”. She is also a program coach. “Let's commit to more Women in Politics in Benin and Morocco” du programs RECAFEM phase 4, of the EWIP Empowering Women in Politics Program and the PYPA Program (Program for Young in Politic in Africa). As well, is she the Founding President of Twins Foundation Benin and FEDD Benin hear Association Omnisports des Femmes Engagées pour le développement et la Démocratie.

A palm tree

Known for her clearly displayed militancy, Hermione Ligan has been awarded several times by national and international organizations.

In 2017, she received the Woman of Excellence Award with the USA Peace Corps. In 2019 she wins another honor. The Inspirational Black Woman of Canada Award. The same year, she receives the Prize for Best Activist Journalist from the Beninese NGO CAEB. In 2020 and 2021, several certificates of recognition are awarded to it for having been useful in achieving the results of the SDGs 3, Good Health and Well Being. The Saturday 4 June 2022, she received the Grand Leader de Développement award from the NGO Rejig led by Tirbuce Konto.

Arnaud ACAKPO (Coll)