The Governor of the Maradi region, Police Controller General Issoufou Mamane, launched the entrance examination for the African School of Architecture and Urbanism (EAMAU) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at CES Burja. Governor Mamane urged the candidates to perform well. "Take the time to understand the subject and treat it well, in order to get the best grades," he said. The Governor also noted Maradi's significant number of candidates, stating, "If we have 28 candidates in Maradi, the country's 2nd region in terms of candidate numbers, it means that somewhere we are the cream of the crop in the country. We will have to prove it." He further assured candidates about the integrity of the process, adding, "We are also here to reassure you that since July 23, 2023, competitive exams in Niger have become 'clean,' without any suspicion; the best will therefore obviously pass."
Exam Details and Candidates
The EAMAU entrance examination is scheduled to take place over two days. Candidates will be assessed across multiple disciplines, including French, general knowledge, Mathematics, drawing, and Physics. Governor Issoufou Mamane emphasized the integrity of the examination process, stating, "We are also here to reassure you that since July 23, 2023, competitive exams in Niger have become 'clean,' without any suspicion; the best will therefore obviously pass."
Governor's Assurance on Exam Integrity
Governor Issoufou Mamane personally opened the sealed envelope containing the written exams and distributed them to the candidates, showing the commitment to transparency. The Governor stated his belief in the candidates' capabilities and their potential to represent Maradi effectively. "We have made it a point to be here because we believe in you, and we are convinced that you are able to validly defend the Maradi region and achieve the best results," Governor Mamane said. He further affirmed that examination processes in Niger have been reformed to ensure fairness. "We are also here to reassure you that since July 23, 2023, competitive exams in Niger have become 'clean,' without any suspicion; the best will therefore obviously pass," he added.
Governor's Encouragement to Aspirants
Twenty-eight candidates, all of Nigerien nationality and representing various regions of the country, are participating in the continental examination. Governor Issoufou Mamane reiterated assurances regarding the examination's integrity. He stated, "Nous sommes là pour vous rassurer également que depuis le 23 juillet 2023, les concours au Niger sont devenus ‘’clean’’, sans aucune suspicion, les meilleurs vont donc évidemment passer" (We are also here to reassure you that since July 23, 2023, competitive exams in Niger have become ‘clean,’ without any suspicion; the best will therefore obviously pass). His remarks emphasized a commitment to a fair selection process for the aspirants.
Broader Context and Regional Significance
Governor Issoufou Mamane announced that candidates from other African countries were simultaneously taking the EAMAU entrance examination. He stated, "Nous sommes là pour vous rassurer également que depuis le 23 juillet 2023, les concours au Niger sont devenus ‘’clean’’, sans aucune suspicion, les meilleurs vont donc évidemment passer" (We are also here to reassure you that since July 23, 2023, competitive exams in Niger have become ‘clean,’ without any suspicion; the best will therefore obviously pass). Maradi is the second region in Niger based on the number of candidates participating in the examination.