On October 2, 2026, Colonel-major Salissou Mahaman Salissou, Niger's Minister of Equipment and Infrastructures, inaugurated the new regional headquarters of the Association of Traditional Chiefs in Tillabéri. The inauguration was part of his supervision mission of road infrastructures under construction in the region. The new headquarters was built through a generous donation by a Nigerien citizen who wanted to provide traditional authorities with a dedicated space to carry out their missions.
The newly inaugurated building is strategically located near the town hall and prefecture, on the road leading to the Gariyé village ferry. The facility comprises eleven offices, a meeting room, and a mosque, all designed and equipped to meet the needs of traditional authorities. This project was a response to a request made by traditional authorities during a tour conducted by President of the Republic, General Abdourahamane Tiani, to provide them with suitable facilities.
The Minister of Equipment praised the donor for their initiative and encouraged other citizens to follow suit by contributing to collective interest projects. He emphasized that this project demonstrates the ability of Nigeriens to directly participate in meeting the needs of their communities. The new headquarters is expected to play a significant role in preserving the region's history, values, and traditions.
Honorable Amirou Aliou Ibrahim, President of the Regional Association of Traditional Chiefs in Tillabéri, expressed his satisfaction with the new headquarters, describing it as a symbol for the entire traditional chieftaincy. He called on the population to contribute to its preservation and promised that the traditional authorities would take good care of the facility.
The inauguration was followed by a collective prayer at the Cheikh Salou Seyni mosque in Kabia, where the Minister and his delegation participated alongside the local population and faithful. The Minister and his entourage then continued their program in the Tillabéri region.
The new regional headquarters is expected to enhance the working conditions of traditional authorities and enable them to better preserve the region's cultural heritage. The project is seen as a significant step towards promoting and preserving Niger's rich cultural traditions.
The event was widely covered by local media, with many attendees praising the government's efforts to support traditional authorities and promote cultural preservation. The Minister's visit to the region highlighted the importance of collaboration between the government and local communities in promoting development and preserving cultural heritage.
Key points
- The new headquarters was built through a generous donation by a Nigerien citizen.
- The facility comprises eleven offices, a meeting room, and a mosque.
- The project aims to promote and preserve Niger's rich cultural traditions.
