The government of Niger has reached a pivotal milestone in preparing for the highly anticipated “Invest in Niger” Forum, scheduled from November 24 to 26, 2026. An official committee has been formally established to oversee the preparations, tasked with transforming this event into a premier showcase of the nation’s economic potential for both domestic and international investors.
The countdown has officially begun. In Niamey, authorities have inaugurated the ad hoc committee responsible for organizing the international “Invest in Niger” Forum, set for November 24-26, 2026. Addressing the newly formed committee members, Mr. Abdoulaye Seydou, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, immediately underscored the profound significance of this gathering for Niger’s economic future.
The forum is designed to serve as a pivotal platform, highlighting significant investment prospects across several key sectors crucial for national development. According to the minister, Niger possesses immense economic potential, which the authorities are now committed to leveraging by cultivating an environment conducive to attracting, reassuring, and supporting both national and international capital.
“Niger possesses immense economic potential; it is up to the authorities to create the conditions to reassure, attract, and support investments.” – Mr. Abdoulaye Seydou, Minister of Commerce and Industry
A call for precision and collaborative effort
The minister further urged committee members to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, adhere strictly to deadlines, and foster seamless synergy among all involved stakeholders. This directive aims to ensure the success of an event whose aspirations extend beyond national borders. The forum is set to host several distinguished guest countries, including Turkey, China, and Russia, alongside special invitees from across the African continent and beyond.
Extensive diplomatic engagement
In addition to the guest countries of honor, delegations from Burkina Faso and Mali, partners with Niger in the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), are expected. Other participating nations will include Togo, Ghana, Chad, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, India, and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the forum’s broad international appeal.
Four sub-commissions for structured governance
The ad hoc committee comprises experts drawn from various sectoral ministries and professional bodies. It is organized into four specialized sub-commissions, each with a distinct mandate:
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Scientific
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Logistics, exhibition, protocol, and security
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Communication and institutional coordination
The committee’s extensive mission includes defining the event’s organizational strategy, developing the detailed program of activities, identifying bankable projects suitable for presentation to investors, and ensuring the forum’s robust promotion and visibility on both national and international stages.
Repositioning Niger as a prime investment destination
Beyond mere logistical organization, this initiative is deeply embedded within a broader political vision. The authorities of the Refondation are determined to revitalize the national economy and strategically position Niger as a preferred destination for private, regional, and international capital. The “Invest in Niger” forum thus emerges as a crucial diplomatic and economic tool in this ambitious endeavor, especially as several countries in the region actively seek to diversify their economic partnerships.
The newly installed committee now faces the challenge of transforming this ambitious mandate into a successful event, meeting the high expectations set by the government, all within a timeframe of just over four months.