List of Nigeriens

This is a list of notable people from Niger:

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In the news[]

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Leaders and politicians[]

Modern[]

• Hama Amadou, former Prime Minister
• Kalla Ankourao, former minister
• Djibo Bakary, colonial premier and Sawaba party leader
• Bibata Niandou Barry lawyer and minister
• Hamani Diori, first President
• Mahamadou Issoufou, present Leader of the Opposition, former prime minister
• Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President, 1996-1999
• Mamadou Tandja, President, 1999-2010
• Hadizatou Mani, human rights advocate
• Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki, former prime minister
• Mamane Oumarou, Prime Minister, 1983 & 1989
• Mahamane Ousmane, President, 1993-1996
• Ali Saibou, President, 1987-1993
• André Salifou, professor and opposition leader
• Ilguilas Weila, human rights activist
• Seyni Oumarou, present prime minister
• Ousmane Issoufou Oubandawaki, former Minister of National Defence, former Minister of Transports, former Director General of ASECNA

Not served or opposition[]

• Rhissa Ag Boula

Military Leaders[]

• Seyni Kountché, military officer, President 1974-1987
• Général Ali Saïbou, military officer, President 1987-1992
• Daouda Malam Wanké, military officer, President 1999-2000

Religious figures[]

• Sarraounia: Mauri religious leader
• Ambroise Ouédraogo: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Maradi

Other[]

• Emaniel Djibril Dankawa, footballer
• Mariam Kamara, architect

See also[]

• List of Nigerien writers
• List of people by nationality