The Municipality of Porto-Novo, capital of Benin, is located on the edge of Lake Nokoué and is characterized by its young population. It is home to various religious groups coexisting peacefully, such as Muslims, Christians, and animists. Porto-Novo, a UNESCO Creative City, is a cultural, touristic, and historical city open to the world, whose relics of the past are still present.

State support allows the city of Porto-Novo to strengthen its initiatives in the field of urban lighting, to provide safety and well-being to its populations.