The Regional Directorate of Taxes (Direction Régionale des Impôts) of Tahoua hosted an open house event on 14 October 2026. This public gathering commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the tax administration in Niger. Officials organized the session to mark the milestone of the agency's founding. Members of the local community attended the proceedings at the regional offices to observe the anniversary of the institution. The Regional Directorate of Taxes of Tahoua organized an open house on October 14, 2026, to foster a spirit of transparency and administrative accessibility. The event celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the tax administration, noting its long-standing role within the national framework.
Celebrating Decades of Fiscal Service
Organizers centered the anniversary activities around the theme "43 ans de mobilisation des ressources internes au service de la souveraineté financière : La DGI, un acteur stratégique du développement" (43 years of mobilizing internal resources in the service of financial sovereignty: The DGI, a strategic actor in development). This theme was selected to show the agency’s commitment to the economic stability of the nation. The event was opened by the Governor of the Tahoua Region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa.
During his address, he explained the connection between tax collection and public services, stating, "vos impôts que l’État et les collectivités locales peuvent financer nos infrastructures routières, moderniser nos centres de santé, construire nos écoles et assurer la sécurité des biens et des personnes dans la région de Tahoua." He further emphasized the importance of the public engagement session, noting, "la présente Journée Portes Ouvertes offre une opportunité unique, permettant à la population, aux commerçants, aux artisans et aux chefs d’entreprises de pousser les portes de cette direction pour mieux comprendre le système fiscal nigérien, découvrir les réformes de modernisation et de digitalisation en cours, s’informer sur leurs droits, mais aussi sur leurs devoirs fiscaux."
The Regional Director of Taxes of Tahoua is Mahamane Mamane Laouali. During the proceedings, he outlined the core mission of the agency, noting the essential nature of its mandate. He stated, "nous sommes tenus à mobiliser les ressources internes pour financer les projets de développement qui vont dans le sens de notre souveraineté." Regarding the practical interaction between the tax administration and the public, Mahamane Mamane Laouali also advised taxpayers on compliance procedures, adding, "aux usagers de réclamer des factures certifiées après les achats et ceci est gratuit et c’est toujours en ligne."
By providing this platform, the Directorate aimed to bridge the gap between tax authorities and the citizens of the Tahoua region, ensuring that the public remains informed about the digital tools available to them for fiscal compliance. The open house served as a venue for direct dialogue, allowing the Regional Directorate of Taxes of Tahoua to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the modernization of its services and the strengthening of the national fiscal system.
