On November 3, 2026, Niger's Minister of Equipment and Infrastructure, Colonel-major Salissou Mahaman Salissou, visited several road construction and renovation sites in Niamey. The minister's objective was to assess the progress of the projects, interact with engineers, and ensure that the roads being built or renovated meet the required standards of safety and accessibility for the population. The first site visited was the road connecting Niamey to Namaro and Farié, a 60 km stretch.
The renovation of this 60 km road is expected to be completed in nine months and will be constructed with bituminous concrete to ensure safe and secure traffic flow. The minister noted that this strategic road receives approximately 3,000 trucks every three weeks and emphasized the importance of completing the project on time. To minimize disruptions to traffic, the work is being done in phases, with traffic flowing in one direction while the other lane is being renovated.
The minister expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far and encouraged the contractors to maintain the high standards. He also emphasized the need for coordination to ensure safe traffic flow during the construction process. The project is being financed by the Fonds d'Entretien Routier (FER), a fund dedicated to road maintenance.
The second site visited by the minister was a new road construction project connecting RN24 to the new Muslim cemetery. The project, which is expected to be completed in five months, involves the construction of a 3.2 km road with bituminous concrete. The minister was briefed on the progress of the work, which includes 600 meters of platform terracing already completed.
The minister emphasized the importance of constructing roads, bridges, and rails to develop the country's transportation infrastructure and enable citizens to move around safely and securely. He encouraged the contractors to ensure that the materials used meet the required standards and that the work is done in accordance with established norms.
The minister's visit is part of the government's efforts to improve the country's infrastructure and provide citizens with safe and accessible roads. The projects being implemented are expected to have a positive impact on the population and contribute to the country's economic development. The minister's visit also highlights the government's commitment to investing in infrastructure development.
The minister concluded his visit by thanking the contractors for their hard work and expressing gratitude to the high authorities for their constant support in implementing the government's roadmap. He encouraged all stakeholders to continue working together to complete the projects and meet the set targets. The successful completion of these projects is expected to improve the living standards of Niger's citizens.
Key points
- The minister inspected two road construction projects in Niamey, a 60 km road renovation project and a 3.2 km new road construction project.
- The projects are being financed by the Fonds d'Entretien Routier (FER) and are expected to be completed in nine months and five months, respectively.
- The minister emphasized the importance of constructing safe and accessible roads to develop the country's transportation infrastructure.
