To improve citizen access to emergency, assistance, and public interest services, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority of Bénin (ARCEP Bénin) has released a comprehensive update of its short number plan.
This official directory centralises and streamlines direct access to key republican institutions, health services, and national security forces. Below is the complete and structured list of allocated short numbers – keep them close at hand.
Emergency, Health and Public Security
- 112: SAMU-BENIN (Medical emergencies)
- 116 / 117: National Police
- 118: Firefighters
- 160: Minor Protection Unit
Institutions and Ministries
- 105 / 130: Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation
- 113: Ministry of Industry and Trade
- 115 / 155: Presidency of the Republic
- 133: General Directorate of Taxes
- 136: Ministry of Health
- 138: Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance (MASMF)
- 166: Ministry of the Interior and Public Security
Environmental Protection and Special Security
- 114: National Women’s Institute
- 144: Beninese Environment Agency
- 145: General Directorate of Water, Forests & Hunting
- 150: Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP)
- 191: African Parks Network
- 198: Operation Mirador
Digital Agencies and Regulation
- 110 / 135: ASIN (Information Systems and Digital Agency)
- 131: ARCEP-BENIN
- 137: ANPPDT
Major Infrastructure, Projects and Energy
- 119 / 181: WAPCO
- 141: Integrated Project Management Unit (UIGP) / MCVT
- 170: Autonomous Port of Cotonou
- 190: FNEC
International Organisations
- 132: UN-Bénin
- 189: World Food Programme (WFP)
