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During the inauguration on May 24 of their new head of state Romuald Wadagni, the Beninese people were able to discover the new first lady, Nathalie Villette-Wadagni. Banker and businesswoman, 46-year-old Nathalie Villette-Wadagni has so far worked alongside her husband, the unmovable Minister of Economy and Finance of President Patrice Talon, with discretion and determination.... <\/p>\n

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During the inauguration on May 24 of their new head of state Romuald Wadagni, the Beninese people were able to discover the new first lady, Nathalie Villette-Wadagni. Banker and businesswoman, 46-year-old Nathalie Villette-Wadagni has so far worked alongside her husband, the unmovable Minister of Economy and Finance of President Patrice Talon, with discretion and determination.... <\/p>\n

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