Thomas Boni Yayi

"There will be no prosperity in Africa as long as we lack energy"

"To each his convictions. Mine are to respect… my country’s constitution"

"I don’t have a lesson to impart, I don’t want to criticise anyone"

"We shall continue to work hand in glove to ensure that we consolidate all what we have achieved so far"

"The development of our continent is in our hands my dear presidents…it is in unity and cohesion that our continent will ensure its development"

"We should safeguard peace and security which will particularly guarantee the economic development of our sub-region and our dear continent in general"

"The phenomenon of terrorism falls under international jurisdiction"