He was born in the commune of Notsé, in Haho. He has a university degree in geography and is a doctor in hydro-climatology.
He occupied the ministries of Culture, Youth, Sport and Education and then vice-presidency of the National Assembly before being appointed Prime Minister on June 5, 2015, by President Faure Gnassingbé, following the presidential election. He formed his government of 22 members (including 4 women) after his election and made the list public on June 28, 2015.