The Regional Security Council (CRS) of Maradi led a public sanitation initiative on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Officials conducted the operation across the city to improve local hygiene conditions. The Regional Security Council (CRS) of Maradi coordinated the cleanup, which involved municipal workers and local participants. The sanitation event took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The operation was organized by the Regional Security Council (CRS) of Maradi.
Officials Join Sanitation Effort
Governor of Maradi, Issoufou Mamane, joined the city administrator to provide oversight during the sanitation operations. Both officials worked alongside municipal staff and residents to clear waste and improve public spaces within the urban center. Participants included the Governor of Maradi, Issoufou Mamane, and the administrator of the city of Maradi.
The cleanup effort focused on high-traffic public areas, where teams worked to remove debris and manage waste accumulation. By engaging in manual labor, the leadership aimed to demonstrate the importance of community maintenance and environmental health. The presence of the Governor of Maradi, Issoufou Mamane, and the administrator of the city of Maradi served to encourage local residents to take an active role in the upkeep of their neighborhoods.
Security and state service personnel participated in the initiative to support the cleanup process. The Police, National Guard, Gendarmerie, Water and Forestry services, Customs, and the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) deployed staff to the identified sites. The operation involved the Police, National Guard, Gendarmerie, Water and Forestry services, Customs, and the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN).
The involvement of these diverse state security and service branches showed the collaborative nature of the project. Personnel from the Police, National Guard, Gendarmerie, Water and Forestry services, Customs, and the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) utilized their available resources to assist municipal workers in clearing waste. This multi-agency coordination allowed for a more efficient deployment of labor across various sectors of the city. By integrating the Police, National Guard, Gendarmerie, Water and Forestry services, Customs, and the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) into the sanitation effort, the Regional Security Council (CRS) of Maradi sought to ensure that all necessary areas were addressed systematically.
Issaka Labao, commissaire principal de police, described the event as a foundational step for future hygiene efforts. "C’est une première action. Avec le temps et dans le cadre de l’action civilo-militaire, nous allons étendre cette initiative à d’autres endroits qui nécessitent des travaux de salubrité," he said.
The statement from Issaka Labao, commissaire principal de police, notes the long-term vision of the Regional Security Council (CRS) of Maradi regarding civil-military cooperation. As the city moves forward, the success of this initial event on October 17, 2026, will serve as a model for subsequent sanitation operations. The participation of the Regional Security Council (CRS) of Maradi, alongside the Governor of Maradi, Issoufou Mamane, and the administrator of the city of Maradi, establishes a framework for ongoing public health initiatives.