The Nigerien government has taken steps to enhance road safety in the capital city of Niamey. On September 30, 2026, the Agence Nigérienne de la Sécurité Routière (ANISER) conducted a large-scale operation to enforce traffic laws. The operation, which was the fourth of its kind, was attended by Colonel-major Abdourahamane Amadou, the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation. The goal of the operation was to ensure that road users comply with the country's traffic code.
During the operation, security forces stopped several motorcyclists who were violating traffic laws at strategic roundabouts in Niamey, including the Église and Armées roundabouts. The motorcyclists who were stopped included both members of the defense and security forces and civilians. The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation commended the initiative, saying it aimed to promote road safety and prevent reckless behavior on the roads.
The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Colonel-major Abdourahamane Amadou, emphasized the importance of road safety, particularly with the approaching school year. He noted that the increased traffic would require strict adherence to traffic laws to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. The minister called for increased controls on major roads in Niamey to facilitate safe crossing of roads, especially near schools.
Colonel-major Abdourahamane Amadou urged the people of Niamey and Niger to respect traffic laws to save lives. He stressed that road safety was a collective responsibility and required the cooperation of all road users. The minister's comments were echoed by the Director-General of ANISER, Commissaire Divisionnaire de Police Abou Mountari, who reported a positive impact from previous operations.
According to the Director-General of ANISER, Commissaire Divisionnaire de Police Abou Mountari, the fourth operation had a satisfactory outcome. He noted that there had been an improvement in road users' compliance with traffic laws, which he attributed to previous awareness campaigns. The Director-General expressed satisfaction with the change in behavior among road users, particularly the increased use of safety helmets by motorcyclists.
Commissaire Divisionnaire de Police Abou Mountari emphasized that the ANISER agency's goal was to encourage road users to take responsibility for their safety. He noted that enforcement actions were only taken as a last resort, when other measures failed. The Director-General expressed hope that road users would continue to take responsibility for their actions and comply with traffic laws.
The large-scale road safety operation in Niamey is part of a broader effort to promote road safety in Niger. The operation immobilized motorcycles that were in violation of traffic laws, with the aim of reducing accidents and promoting a culture of road safety.
Key points
- The ANISER agency conducted a large-scale road safety operation in Niamey to enforce traffic laws and promote road safety.
- The operation immobilized motorcycles that were in violation of traffic laws, particularly those without safety helmets.
- The Nigerien government aims to promote a culture of road safety and reduce accidents through awareness campaigns and enforcement actions.
