NIAMEY, July 28, 2026 – A significant stride has been made in Niger’s public administration reform. During its first ordinary session of 2026, the Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) dedicated extensive discussions to the ongoing transformations in state human resources management. On this occasion, Aïssatou Abdoulaye Tondi, the Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Employment, presented an update on the key reforms spearheaded by her ministry.
The presentations, delivered to Council members under the chairmanship of Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, focused on initiatives designed to foster a more effective, equitable, and modernized Nigerien administration, aligning with the objectives of the Refoundation.
A Comprehensive Overhaul of Public Administration
During the discussions, the Minister elaborated on the various measures undertaken to restructure the state’s employee management system. These reforms encompass the harmonization of the public service, optimization of human resources management, modernization of administrative services, and the development of national policies pertaining to labor and employment.
These strategic directions underscore the authorities’ commitment to building an administration capable of more effectively meeting citizen expectations while ensuring enhanced governance of human capital.
Digitalization: A Core Pillar of Transformation
A fundamental aspect of this reform is the digitalization of public administration. The Minister highlighted the strides made in implementing the Integrated State Human Resources and Payroll Management System (SIGRHEP), a vital tool designed to centralize and secure the administrative management of public employees.
Initial results demonstrate significant progress. To date, over 16,500 employee files have been successfully digitized, with an additional 23,000 files undergoing updates. Concurrently, several specialized business applications have been developed to further bolster the efficiency of administrative services.
Ultimately, SIGRHEP is projected to manage the integrated human resources and payroll for nearly 200,000 public servants. The system will also support the work of at least 150 human resources and payroll managers distributed across the entire national territory.
Statutory Reforms and Performance Tools
Beyond the digital initiatives, the ministry also provided an overview of several institutional reforms launched in recent months. Key achievements include the adoption of new legal frameworks governing the general status of the public service, the introduction of individual performance evaluation tools, and the implementation of a strategy for redeploying state agents to areas affected by post-crisis situations.
The ministerial department has also continued to organize professional examinations, conduct direct recruitments, and oversee the administrative career progression of thousands of civil servants.
The Council Examines Reform Challenges
The various presentations prompted lively discussions between the members of the Consultative Council for Refoundation and government representatives. Debates particularly addressed the challenges inherent in modernizing the administration, managing human resources effectively, and enhancing employment policies.
Following this working session, Council members unanimously adopted a motion of commendation for the government officials who presented the progress report on these reforms.
Through these diverse initiatives, Nigerien authorities aim to leverage administrative modernization as a critical driver for improving the quality of public services, strengthening state efficiency, and supporting the overarching objectives set forth within the framework of the Refoundation.
