Niger’s public administration reform advances with over 16,500 civil servant files digitized

NIAMEY, July 28, 2026 – Niger’s public administration is undergoing a significant transformation, marking a new phase in its reform efforts. The Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), convening for its first ordinary session of 2026, dedicated extensive discussions to the ongoing changes in state human resource management. During this pivotal meeting, Aïssatou Abdoulaye Tondi, the Minister of Public Service, Labor and Employment, provided an update on the key reforms being implemented by her ministry.

The presentations, delivered to Council members under the chairmanship of Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, focused on initiatives designed to enhance the efficiency, fairness, and adaptability of the Nigerien administration, aligning it with the broader objectives of the Refoundation.

Comprehensive overhaul of Niger’s public sector

During the extensive discussions, Minister Tondi detailed the strategic measures undertaken to restructure the state’s employee management system. These reforms encompass several critical areas: standardizing the civil service, enhancing human resource management practices, modernizing administrative services, and refining national policies related to labor and employment.

These directives underscore the government’s steadfast commitment to establishing an administration capable of more effectively meeting citizen expectations while ensuring superior governance of human capital.

Digitalization: A core element of the transformation

A cornerstone of this ambitious reform is the digitalization of public administration processes. The Minister highlighted the substantial progress achieved in deploying the Integrated System for State Human Resources and Payroll Management (SIGRHEP). This innovative tool is designed to centralize and secure the administrative oversight of all public agents.

Initial outcomes demonstrate significant strides forward. To date, more than 16,500 civil servant files have been successfully digitized, and an additional 23,000 files have undergone thorough updates. Concurrently, several specialized business applications have been developed to further boost the efficiency of administrative services.

Ultimately, SIGRHEP is projected to provide integrated human resource and payroll management for approximately 200,000 public agents. The system will also empower at least 150 human resource and payroll managers operating across the entire national territory.

Statutory adjustments and performance frameworks

Beyond the digital transformation, the ministry also reviewed the outcomes of several institutional reforms launched in recent months. Key achievements include the adoption of new legislative texts governing the general status of the public service, the integration of individual performance evaluation tools, and the execution of a strategy for redeploying state agents to areas affected by post-crisis situations.

Furthermore, the ministerial department continued its efforts in organizing professional recruitment examinations, facilitating direct hires, and meticulously managing the career progression of thousands of civil servants.

Council deliberates on reform challenges

The various presentations sparked lively exchanges between the members of the Consultative Council for Refoundation and government representatives. Debates primarily centered on the complexities inherent in modernizing the administration, optimizing human resource management, and enhancing employment policies across Niger.

Following this productive working session, the Council members unanimously adopted a motion of commendation, recognizing the diligent efforts of the government officials who presented the progress of these vital reforms.

Through these multifaceted initiatives, Nigerien authorities are firmly committed to leveraging administrative modernization as a crucial catalyst for elevating the quality of public services, strengthening state effectiveness, and achieving the overarching objectives set forth within the Refoundation framework.