On Wednesday, September 23, the Governor of Maradi, Police Commissioner General Issoufou Mamane, formally accepted 360 tonnes of school supplies at the Regional Directorate of National Education, Literacy, and Language Promotion (DREN). These provisions are intended for the 2026-2027 academic year, which is scheduled to commence on October 1, 2026.
Governor Mamane stated, "this year, we received 360 tonnes of school supplies, to which must be added 95 tonnes of supplies we have in reserve from the past year." He further elaborated, "This year we received 360 tonnes, which corresponds to 85% of the needs we expressed and transmitted to the Ministry of National Education. If you add the 95 tonnes, you will have 455 tonnes of school supplies, enough to cover the needs of the Maradi region." The Governor also conveyed his gratitude, saying, "we express our profound thanks to the President of the Republic, Head of State, the Prime Minister, the members of the CNSP, and the government for their efforts to ensure the best learning conditions for our children."
Details of the Delivery
Regional Secretary General AbdoulKarim Mahamadou, Deputy Secretary General Maman Lawan Mamane, and Regional Director of National Education, Literacy, and Language Promotion Amadou Harouna accompanied Governor Issoufou Mamane during the reception of the supplies. Governor Mamane stated that 360 tonnes of school supplies were received this year, along with 95 tonnes remaining in reserve from the previous year. He expressed gratitude, saying, "we received this year, 360 tonnes of school supplies, to which must be added 95 tonnes of supplies we have in reserve from the past year." He also conveyed appreciation to the nation's leadership, stating, "it is appropriate to express all our gratitude to the President of the Republic, Head of State, the Prime Minister, the members of the CNSP, and the government for the efforts made to guarantee our children the best learning conditions." Governor Mamane added, "This is the place to thank the highest authorities of the country for all these efforts to guarantee our children quality technical and professional training."
State's Commitment to Education
Maradi’s Governor, Police Commissioner General Issoufou Mamane, confirmed that the region received 360 tonnes of school supplies this year. These new provisions are supplemented by an additional 95 tonnes held in reserve from the previous academic year. The combined total of 455 tonnes is designated to meet the educational requirements of the Maradi region for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic period. The Governor emphasized that this quantity is sufficient to cover the region's needs. Governor Mamane acknowledged the national leadership's efforts, stating, "This is the place to thank the highest authorities of the country for all these efforts to guarantee our children quality technical and professional training." He noted the government's commitment to ensuring optimal learning conditions for students in Maradi.
Governor's Visit and Message
The delivered supplies encompass a variety of essential items for students and teachers, including notebooks, geometric sets, pens, and pencils. During his visit, Governor Issoufou Mamane also inspected the Regional Directorate of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (DREFTP) and its operational system. Governor Mamane extended his well wishes to the entire school community for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year, expressing hope for positive results. He reiterated, "we received this year, 360 tonnes of school supplies, to which must be added 95 tonnes of supplies we have in reserve from the past year." The Governor further stated, "it is appropriate to express all our gratitude to the President of the Republic, Head of State, the Prime Minister, the members of the CNSP, and the government for the efforts made to guarantee our children the best learning conditions." He added, "This is the place to thank the highest authorities of the country for all these efforts to guarantee our children quality technical and professional training."
Gratitude and Future Outlook
The 360 tonnes of supplies received this year fulfill 85% of the needs expressed by the Maradi region to the Ministry of National Education. Governor Issoufou Mamane thanked national leadership, stating, "This is the place to thank the highest authorities of the country for all these efforts to guarantee our children quality technical and professional training." Since 2023, the State of Niger has been actively supporting the education sector. This initiative aims to alleviate financial and logistical pressures on both parents and teachers, contributing to improved learning conditions across the region.