Governor of the Tahoua region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, and his delegation attended a collective prayer on Friday, 23 October 2026, at the Grand Mosque of Malbaza. The event focused on national stability within the Tahoua region. During the proceedings, Chef de Canton de Dogaraoua, Abdoulkadri Attawel, addressed the attendees. Abdoulkadri Attawel said he wished to "souhaiter la chaleureuse bienvenue à la délégation du Gouverneur et souhaiter également pleins succès aux éliminatoires régionales de lutte traditionnelle,qui prennent fin cet après midi du vendredi 23 octobre 2026 à Malbaza."
The collective prayer took place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Grand Mosque of Malbaza in the Tahoua region. This religious gathering served as a significant focal point for the regional leadership during their official visit to the district. The event was attended by the Governor of the Tahoua region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, and his delegation. The presence of the Governor showed the importance of the event, which brought together various administrative and regional representatives to participate in the communal observation.
Regional Leadership and Official Attendance
The Secretary General of the Tahoua Governor's office, along with local prefects and administrative delegates, joined the regional leadership for the prayer session. Attendees included the Secretary General of the Tahoua Governor's office, local prefects, administrative delegates, and regional security forces (FDS) officials. These representatives arrived at the Grand Mosque of Malbaza to join the Governor in the communal prayers. Officials from the regional security forces (FDS) also attended the gathering to observe the proceedings alongside the delegation. The inclusion of the regional security forces (FDS) officials noted the collaborative nature of the visit, ensuring that both administrative and security leadership were represented during the prayer session.
Organizers scheduled the prayer in conjunction with the regional wrestling tournament, known as the Sabre National Kokowa, which is currently taking place in Malbaza. The prayer was held in conjunction with the regional wrestling tournament (Sabre National Kokowa) taking place in Malbaza. The athletic competition coincides with the official visit of the governor’s delegation to the district. By aligning the prayer session with the Sabre National Kokowa, local organizers integrated the religious observance into the broader schedule of events occurring in Malbaza. The tournament participants and spectators were present in the region during the time of the Governor's visit, allowing for a shared experience between the visiting delegation and the local community members attending the wrestling matches. The combination of the official visit, the regional wrestling tournament, and the collective prayer session formed a cohesive program for the Governor's time in the Tahoua region on this Friday. The proceedings concluded with the local community and the visiting delegation participating in the prayer session at the Grand Mosque of Malbaza.
