The Nigerien National Road Safety Agency (ANISER) recently carried out a road safety operation in Niamey, the capital city of Niger, in collaboration with the National Police, Municipal Police, and National Gendarmerie. The operation, which took place on October 29, 2026, aimed to promote road safety and prevent accidents by enforcing the country's traffic code. The exercise was led by Squadron Leader Ibrahim Bouda, Director of Road Control and Post-Accident Follow-up at ANISER.
The operation targeted several key roundabouts and roads in Niamey, including the Mohamed VI Boulevard, near the ENA roundabout, as well as the Baaré, Ferraille, 6th roundabout, and Harobanda roundabouts. During the checks, ANISER teams focused on ensuring that drivers adhered to various provisions of the traffic code, including wearing helmets and seatbelts, not using mobile phones while driving, and obeying traffic lights and right-of-way rules.
According to Squadron Leader Ibrahim Bouda, the operation was not intended to simply sanction drivers but rather to promote a culture of road safety and discipline. He noted that there had been an improvement in helmet-wearing in Niamey, which he described as encouraging. The ANISER director emphasized that the checks were part of a progressive approach to sensitizing and educating road users, with sanctions imposed where necessary.
The ANISER director stressed that the ultimate goal was to make road discipline a shared responsibility among all road users. He appealed to the public to respect the traffic code and rules of the road, and to exercise caution, vigilance, and patience while driving. Squadron Leader Bouda also called on the population to support ANISER's efforts and become ambassadors for road safety.
The operation is part of ANISER's efforts to prevent accidents and promote road safety in Niger. According to the agency, changing behavior takes time, patience, and perseverance, and requires the mobilization and unity of all road users and the population. ANISER aims to create a culture of road safety and discipline, which it believes is essential for preserving lives.
The Nigerien government has been working to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents on the country's roads. The creation of ANISER and the implementation of regular road safety operations are part of these efforts. The government has also adopted several projects aimed at promoting road safety, including the creation of a National Observatory for the promotion of "Nigerien Consumption".
The road safety operation in Niamey is a significant step towards reducing reckless driving and promoting road safety in Niger. With the support of the public and the collaboration of various security agencies, ANISER is confident that it can make a positive impact on road safety and reduce the number of accidents on Niger's roads.
Key points
- ANISER conducts regular road safety operations to promote adherence to traffic code and prevent accidents in Niger.
- The agency focuses on sensitizing and educating road users, with sanctions imposed where necessary.
- The goal is to make road discipline a shared responsibility among all road users and promote a culture of road safety.
