On November 2, 2026, Niger's Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Promotion of Languages, Dr. Elisabeth Shérif, visited the Collège scientifique du quartier Sorey in Niamey as part of the "Une semaine, une école" initiative. This initiative aims to engage with educational authorities on the progress of the new school year and assess students' learning conditions. The minister's visit is part of a broader effort to make national education a key driver of development in Niger.
The Collège scientifique du quartier Sorey was established on December 9, 2024, in the Sorey neighborhood of Niamey's 4th communal arrondissement. Initially, the school had 150 students, including 59 girls and 91 boys. According to the school's director, Mme Zakaria Oumou Abdoussalame, the institution now has 422 students, including 184 girls, divided into 12 teaching groups. The director highlighted the school's progress and achievements over the years, including its third promotion of students.
The school's director emphasized the hard work of the teaching staff and the excellent academic performance of students in previous years. She noted that students in the first and second promotions achieved averages ranging from 14 to 19, with over 40 students scoring above 18 and 52 students scoring between 17 and 18. These results demonstrate the school's commitment to academic excellence, according to the director.
During her visit, Dr. Shérif praised the courage and determination of the teaching staff and encouraged them to continue their efforts to ensure students' success. She expressed gratitude for their attention and care towards the students and for promoting excellence in education. The minister also acknowledged the authorities' efforts to prioritize the education sector, highlighting the president and prime minister's vision for quality education and excellence.
Dr. Shérif took the opportunity to thank the authorities of the refoundation for their attention to the education sector. She emphasized the government's commitment to making education an instrument of social transformation and revitalizing scientific fields in Niger. The minister's visit also included a stop at the Lycée d'excellence de Niamey, where she engaged with students and assessed their living conditions and facilities.
At the Lycée d'excellence de Niamey, the minister pursued discussions with students, focusing on their accommodation and living conditions. She also visited the school's gardens, which feature a rice paddy and other projects. The visit demonstrated the government's commitment to improving education infrastructure and providing students with a conducive learning environment.
The "Une semaine, une école" initiative is part of Dr. Shérif's efforts to engage with schools across the capital and assess the progress of the new school year. The minister's visit to the Collège scientifique du quartier Sorey and the Lycée d'excellence de Niamey highlights the government's focus on education and its commitment to improving learning conditions for students.
Key points
- Dr. Elisabeth Shérif visits Collège scientifique du quartier Sorey as part of "Une semaine, une école" initiative
- Niger's education minister emphasizes government's commitment to quality education and excellence
- Collège scientifique du quartier Sorey achieves excellent academic results with 40 students scoring above 18
