The Governor of Tahoua Region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, officially launched the 2026-2027 academic year on October 1, 2026, at Sabon Gari primary school. He expressed his pride in the resumption of classes and pledged to ensure a smooth academic year. The Governor also emphasized the importance of achieving good results in the region's schools. He wished the entire educational community a successful academic year.
A total of 655,592 students and learners from all educational structures in Tahoua Region have resumed classes after a three-month break. The Director Regional de l'Education Nationale, Alhassane Ibounou, welcomed the Governor's delegation and highlighted the efforts made by the government to provide necessary school supplies and textbooks. He assured that these supplies will be distributed to students and urged teachers to be punctual and parents to allow their children to attend classes.
The launch of the academic year was marked by the distribution of school kits, including notebooks and materials, to students. The Governor and his delegation visited the Tahoua Professional Teaching and Training Center, where they were informed that the region has 37,592 young people enrolled in technical and vocational training programs. The Director Regional de l'Enseignement et de la Formation Techniques et Professionnels, Mounkaila Souleymane Maïguizo, emphasized the region's objective of providing skills training to all young people.
The 2026-2027 academic year is taking place under the theme "Amélioration des acquis scolaires pour une éducation de qualité inclusive et performante" (Improving school achievements for inclusive and high-quality education). The Governor and his delegation were accompanied by regional education officials and stakeholders. The launch of the academic year was marked by a sense of optimism and commitment to improving education in Tahoua Region.
In his remarks, the Director Regional de l'Education Nationale, Alhassane Ibounou, emphasized the importance of collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a successful academic year. He urged parents to allow their children to attend classes regularly and avoid losing valuable school time. The government has made significant efforts to provide necessary school supplies and infrastructure to support the resumption of classes.
The Governor's visit to schools in Tahoua Region was aimed at assessing the readiness of educational institutions for the new academic year. He interacted with students, teachers, and parents, and expressed his satisfaction with the preparations made for the resumption of classes. The launch of the 2026-2027 academic year in Tahoua Region marks an important milestone in the country's efforts to improve education and provide opportunities for young people.
The regional authorities have expressed their commitment to ensuring that the academic year proceeds smoothly and that students achieve good results. The Governor and his delegation have demonstrated their support for the education sector by distributing school supplies and interacting with stakeholders. The 2026-2027 academic year is expected to be a successful one, with a focus on improving school achievements and providing inclusive and high-quality education.
Key points
- Over 655,000 students have resumed classes in Tahoua Region, Niger, for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- The launch of the academic year was marked by the distribution of school kits and a focus on improving school achievements.
- The regional authorities have expressed their commitment to ensuring a smooth academic year and achieving good results in the region's schools.
