The Governor of Agadez Region, General Ibra Boulama Issa, presided over the opening of a meeting on sharing experiences and strengthening technical and organizational capacities of municipalities on waste management on September 21, 2026. The event took place at the FENIFOOT meeting room. The Governor emphasized that hygiene and sanitation align with the objectives of the CNSP and the Government of Refoundation. He highlighted the critical importance of waste management for public health, human dignity, and local economic development.
General Ibra Boulama Issa acknowledged the support of technical and financial partners, including GIZ-ProDEC and PIDUREM, in strengthening the capacity of action of Niger's municipalities. He encouraged participants to approach the study trip with an active curiosity, a spirit of listening, and a willingness to share. The Governor emphasized that waste management is a transferred competence that requires leadership, innovation, and real adhesion from populations. He urged participants to return with visible changes in their respective municipalities.
The meeting aims to enhance the technical and organizational capacities of municipalities in waste management. The study trip is designed to be an immersive and pragmatic learning experience. Participants will share experiences and best practices in waste management. The event is expected to contribute to improving waste management in Niger's municipalities.
The Administrator Delegate of the Urban Commune of Agadez, Assarid Almoustapha, highlighted the challenges of waste management for territorial collectivities. He noted that urban development, demographic growth, and increasing waste volumes require municipalities to rethink their waste management systems. The Urban Commune of Agadez has developed a Waste Management Plan (PGD) to address these challenges.
The Waste Management Plan (PGD) is a key tool for the municipality to manage waste effectively. It provides guidance for implementing all aspects of waste management, from awareness-raising to elimination. The plan aims to address problems of unemployment, particularly among young people and women. It also has social, health, environmental, and economic benefits.
The meeting in Agadez brings together participants from various municipalities to share experiences and expertise in waste management. The event is expected to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants. It will help municipalities develop effective waste management strategies.
The study trip and meeting are part of a broader effort to improve waste management in Niger's municipalities. The Governor and other officials emphasized the importance of waste management for public health and local development. The event concluded with a call to action for participants to implement changes in their municipalities.
Key points
- The Governor of Agadez Region, General Ibra Boulama Issa, emphasized the critical importance of waste management for public health, human dignity, and local economic development.
- The Urban Commune of Agadez has developed a Waste Management Plan (PGD) to address waste management challenges.
- The meeting aims to enhance the technical and organizational capacities of municipalities in waste management.
