The President of the Republic of Benin, accompanied by the Minister of Energy Barthélémy Kassa, on the 2nd of January, 2014, launched the electrification project of sixty-seven (67) new communities within the city of Abomey-Calabi. The people of Abomey-Calabi were mobilized to expressed their gratitude to Boni Yayi.
In his welcome address, the mayor of the community of Abomey-Calabi recalled the many development activities initiated by the President Boni Yayi for the people of Benin, in particular the city Abomey-Calabi . According to Patrice Hounsou-Guèdè, the actions of the leader of the State have revolutioned all sectors of development since 2006 and the energy sector is indeed a clear example of it.