The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Tahoua Region, Hama Boureima, officially launched a training workshop on September 22, 2026, in Tahoua. The workshop, organized by the National Agency for Industrial Property and Innovation Promotion (AN2PI), aims to educate economic operators on choosing suitable distinctive signs for their activities. The training targets entrepreneurs, artisans, and local product transformers.
Boureima emphasized that intellectual property has become a necessity for businesses, allowing them to secure their innovations and create value. He highlighted that intellectual property enables companies to create value, ensure legal security, and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive global context. This, he said, is crucial for businesses to conquer and communicate effectively.
According to Boureima, intellectual property is both an instrument of conquest and communication for businesses. A well-planned intellectual property policy can significantly contribute to defending and conquering markets, as well as shaping a company's image. He added that this policy plays a catalytic role in job creation, economic stimulation, and social cohesion promotion.
The workshop is aligned with the actions of the Nigerien government under the leadership of President Abdourahamane Tiani and Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. Boureima stressed that intellectual property is a vital shield for creators and innovators, and understanding its stakes is essential in a world where ideas can be easily copied.
In the context of Niger's sovereignty reconquest and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Boureima urged Nigerien businesses to increase their visibility and competitiveness. He advised them to use quality labels and other valuation methods to promote their products and remain competitive at national, regional, and international levels.
The AN2PI's initiative aims to put intellectual property at the service of Niger's competitiveness and sovereignty. Through this training workshop, economic operators will learn how to strategically use intellectual property to valorize local products, a priority axis of Niger's economic development.
The training workshop is expected to equip economic operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about intellectual property and its role in their businesses. By doing so, they will be better positioned to contribute to Niger's economic growth and development.
Key points
- The training workshop targets entrepreneurs, artisans, and local product transformers in Tahoua region.
- Intellectual property is crucial for businesses to secure innovations, create value, and ensure legal security.
- The workshop aims to promote the strategic use of intellectual property for valorizing local products and enhancing competitiveness.
