Nearly 100 customs controllers are participating in the professional entrance exam for level II of the École nationale d’administration (ENA) on 15 October 2026. Officials gathered in Niamey to hold the assessment for current personnel seeking advancement within the service.
Colonel Saidou Dakao Maidaji, the Deputy Director General of Customs, presided over the launch of the examination in the city. The exam launch was presided over by the Deputy Director General of Customs, Colonel Saidou Dakao Maidaji, in Niamey. Candidates underwent the testing process as part of the Direction générale des douanes effort to facilitate career progression for its staff. The exam represents a formal step for those aiming to reach the second level of professional qualification at the national administration school.
Candidates and Professional Background
Every participant currently sitting for the examination holds the rank of sub-lieutenant within the customs service. These candidates are working toward advancement through the professional training pathways provided by the École nationale d’administration. The candidates are customs controllers holding the rank of sub-lieutenant.
The École nationale d’administration of Niamey manages a specific ‘Customs and Excise’ program designed to provide instruction in customs administration and financial management. The ENA of Niamey offers a 'Customs and Excise' program for customs administration and financial management. This academic curriculum serves to prepare personnel for the technical demands required at the second level of the national service. The instruction provided through this specialized program ensures that sub-lieutenants are equipped with the necessary administrative skills to manage complex customs operations and fiscal oversight. By focusing on financial management and the specific legal frameworks governing customs, the institution aims to increase the professional capacity of the customs controllers who are currently seeking this level II advancement.
Official results for the direct entrance exams to the École nationale d’administration for the September 2026 session reached the public on 25 September 2026. Results for the direct entrance exams to the ENA for the September 2026 session were published on September 25, 2026. These finalized records confirm the entry of successful applicants into the institution for the current academic cycle.
The process for these customs controllers follows the established protocols of the Direction générale des douanes for staff development. By participating in this assessment on 15 October 2026, the sub-lieutenants are completing a requirement that allows for their continued professional growth within the customs hierarchy. The administration of this exam in Niamey notes the ongoing collaboration between the Direction générale des douanes and the École nationale d’administration to ensure that all personnel meet the required standards for their respective levels of service. This structured approach to career advancement remains a cornerstone of the professional training initiatives currently managed by the administration in Niamey. The results of this examination will determine the eligibility of these sub-lieutenants for their advancement to the second level of professional qualification.