On October 26, 2026, the Director of National Education in Diffa, Niger, Mr. Noufou Hassan Diori, led a delegation to the Maloumdi 1, 2, and 3 primary school complex as part of the "One Week, One School" initiative. This program aims to bring the education administration closer to schools, enhancing the monitoring of educational institutions, and encouraging teachers. The visit began with a national flag-raising ceremony.
The initiative "One Week, One School" reflects the Ministry of National Education's strategy to engage directly with schools across the region. During the visit, the Director and his team met with school administrators, teaching staff, and students to discuss learning conditions and challenges faced in the schools. This approach allows for a better understanding of the situation on the ground and fosters collaboration between different stakeholders in the education sector.
The inspection team was welcomed by Inspector Ibrahim Abdoul Karim, who oversees the primary education cycle in Diffa 3. He expressed gratitude for the visit and highlighted its significance in shedding light on the realities faced by schools and in strengthening interactions among education stakeholders. The Inspector emphasized the importance of such visits for monitoring schools and improving teaching and learning conditions.
The directors of the three schools presented their respective institutions, focusing on student enrollment numbers. Maloumdi 1 has 1,110 students, Maloumdi 2 has 799 students, and Maloumdi 3 has 568 students, totaling 2,477 students across the three schools. This data provides insight into the size and possibly the needs of these educational institutions.
In his address, Director Noufou Hassan Diori explained that the "One Week, One School" initiative is part of a proximity approach aimed at enhancing school monitoring, encouraging teachers, and directly gathering their concerns. He stated that this initiative aligns with the orientations of the Ministry of National Education, emphasizing the importance of being close to the schools and their challenges.
The Director expressed satisfaction with the observations made during the visit and reaffirmed his department's commitment to supporting schools in finding solutions to the challenges identified. He assured that they would address challenges within their purview and escalate those requiring higher intervention to the appropriate authorities.
The visit concluded on a positive note, with a commitment to follow up on the challenges faced by the schools. The "One Week, One School" initiative demonstrates Niger's efforts to improve its education sector by ensuring that schools receive the necessary support and attention from educational authorities.
Key points
- The Director of National Education in Diffa, Niger, visited schools under the "One Week, One School" initiative to assess learning conditions and address challenges.
