Niger energy ministry hosts students for open day
The Ministry of Energy organized an event in Niamey on October 22, 2026, for students to learn about energy sovereignty.
Niger's Ministry of Energy held an open day in Niamey on October 22, 2026, for students and pupils to discuss energy sovereignty. The event, themed "Energy Sovereignty: Challenges, Prospects, and the Contribution of Nigerian Youth," was part of World Energy Day celebrations. Students from the Scientific College and High School, the Military Prytanée, the School of Mines, Industry and Geology (EMIG), and the Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey attended.
Minister of Energy Colonel Seyni Alzouma praised the youth's engagement and thanked ministry staff for the event's success. He announced that the open day would be repeated in future years due to student interest. "We consider you ambassadors of energy from now on," Colonel Alzouma told the attendees, emphasizing the ministry's goal to provide reliable, low-cost electricity to the population. He highlighted the importance of renewable energy sources, which are cheaper than thermal options like coal, gasoil, or fuel oil.
During the open day, participants attended presentations on the energy sector, the ministry's structure, and the roles of various agencies. These included the National Agency for the Control of Interior Electrical Installations (CONTRELEC), the Nigerien Agency for the Promotion of Rural Electrification (ANPER), the National Solar Energy Agency (ANERSOL), the Nigerien Coal Company (SONICHAR), and the National Company for Mineral Coal Carbonization (SNCC-SA).
Why it mattersStudents and pupils in Niamey learned about energy sector challenges, prospects, and renewable energy options.