Dominique Aplogan (April 25, 1913 – November 3, 1989) was a Beninese physician and political figure most active when his country was known as Dahomey.
Dominique Aplogan was born on April 25, 1913, in Abomey in Dahomey to an influential chiefly family.
[4] Moving back to Dahomey to practice his profession,[5] Dominique Aplogan quickly entered politics.
[b] Despite his political commitment, Dominique Aplogan never stopped practicing his professional activity and was promoted on March 28, 1962, as chief physician of the Cotonou medical district.
[10] A few months later, Hubert Maga asked him to join his government, first as Secretary of State in charge of African and Malagasy Affairs on November 16, 1962,[11] then as Minister of Posts and Telecommunications from September 11[12] to October 28, 1963[13] when Colonel Christophe Soglo took control of the country to prevent a civil war.