President Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger has officially convened the inaugural session of the Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing political transition.
The session, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Niamey, is seen as a pivotal moment in efforts to reshape the governance framework of the West African nation.
The CCR was established under the Charter of the Refoundation as a central institution designed to support the work of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP), which currently oversees the transitional government. Its core mission is to provide strategic guidance on major political, economic, and social issues, while fostering unity and participatory governance across all levels of Nigerien society.
Comprising 189 members, the Council brings together a wide spectrum of Nigerien society: traditional leaders, religious figures, civil society representatives, diaspora delegates, academics, business leaders, trade unionists, and former government officials.
This inclusive structure underscores the transitional government’s emphasis on dialogue, legitimacy, and national ownership of the reform process.
The Council will be chaired by Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, the Canton Chief of Sinder, supported by seven vice presidents and a group of thematic committee heads.
These committees have been tasked with developing actionable proposals in areas critical to Niger’s future—peace and security, political and institutional reform, economic development, justice, human rights, education, health, and social affairs.
Each thematic commission is staffed with individuals recognized for their expertise and long-standing commitment to public service.
The structure is intended to ensure that the Council’s recommendations are both practical and reflective of the broader national interest.
By launching the CCR, President Tiani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering “a true space for reflection, consultation and concrete proposals to lay the foundations of a new, resilient and united Niger.”
His government has emphasized citizen engagement and institutional legitimacy as cornerstones of the national reconstruction process.
As Niger navigates a challenging political landscape following a period of upheaval, the success of the CCR is expected to be a litmus test for the credibility and inclusiveness of the transition.
The work that begins on June 28 will shape not only the roadmap toward civilian rule but also the foundations of a reimagined Nigerien state.
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