Niger: 41 new prefects from the defence forces to consolidate state authority and national security
Under the leadership of President Abdourahmane Tiani, Niger is taking a new step in consolidating its administration and territorial authority. During the latest Council of Ministers, held at the presidential palace in Niamey, the government proceeded with the appointment of 41 new prefects, marking a strategic reorganization of the administrative apparatus.
This decision, driven by the vision of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), is part of a logic of strengthening state control over the entire national territory.
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In the face of terrorism, armed banditry, and cross-border trafficking, the Nigerien state has understood that it needs field operatives who are disciplined and patriotic, capable of combining administrative authority with security expertise.
This approach, both pragmatic and bold, reflects the regime’s determination to regain control of sensitive areas and restore trust between the population and the state.
This territorial reshuffle is not merely administrative; it is political, security-focused, and strategic. It demonstrates Niger’s will to break with past practices, which were often marked by bureaucratic delays and local inefficiency.
Fayçal BADIE
