The Minister of Urbanism and Housing, Colonel-major Abdoulkadri Amadou Daouda, presided over the official launch ceremony of the 500 housing units in the rural commune of Djiratawa, Maradi, on September 28, 2026. The event was attended by the Governor of the Maradi region, Contrôleur Général de Police Issoufou Mamane. This initiative is part of a broader program to address the housing needs of the population and promote balanced territorial development.
The project, implemented by the Société Nigérienne d'Urbanisme et de Construction Immobilière (SONUCI), aims to construct 500 housing units in each of the eight regions of Niger, with a total of 4,000 units in the first phase. The housing units in Djiratawa will comprise 400 F2-type apartments, 50 F3-type apartments, and 50 F4-type apartments. The F2-type apartments will have one bedroom, one living room, and an internal bathroom, while the F3-type apartments will have two bedrooms, one living room, one internal toilet, one dining room, one kitchen, and one storage room.
The F4-type apartments will have three bedrooms, one living room, two internal toilets, one dining room, one kitchen, and one storage room. This project is expected to improve the living conditions of the population and provide access to affordable and secure housing. The Minister of Urbanism and Housing emphasized that the government's policy is not limited to constructing buildings but also involves integrating housing into a broader territorial planning and urban development strategy.
Colonel-major Abdoulkadri Amadou Daouda stated that the project demonstrates the government's commitment to promoting balanced territorial development and addressing the housing needs of the population. He also expressed gratitude to President Abdourahamane Tiani and Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine for their support and guidance in implementing a development-oriented urban planning and housing policy.
The launch of this project in the Maradi region is significant, as it marks a step towards decentralizing housing development and promoting growth in other cities and territories beyond the major urban centers. The Minister emphasized that the government's policy aims to bring housing opportunities closer to the population and improve their overall quality of life.
The construction of these 500 housing units is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and improve the living standards of the beneficiaries. The project is part of a larger effort to address the housing needs of the population and promote sustainable development in Niger.
The government's commitment to providing affordable housing is reflected in its investment in this project, which is expected to have a lasting impact on the lives of the beneficiaries. The launch of this project marks a significant milestone in the government's efforts to promote housing development and improve the living conditions of the population.
Key points
- The project aims to construct 500 housing units in the Maradi region, with a total of 4,000 units in the first phase across the eight regions of Niger.
