In a moment charged with symbolism and national ambition, Niger’s Minister of National Education, Literacy and Language Promotion, Dr. Elisabeth Shérif, officially launched the 2025 session of two key national examinations: the Certificate of Completion of Studies of Teacher Training Colleges (CFEEN) and the Certificate of Teaching Aptitude of the Special Section (CAP/SS).
The ceremony took place at the Saadou Galadima Teacher Training College in Niamey, reflecting the government’s renewed commitment to reshaping education as a pillar of national transformation.
Accompanied by the Governor of Niamey, Major General Assoumane Abdou Harouna, central administration officials, unions, and parents of students, Dr. Shérif opened the sealed envelope containing the psychopedagogy test, formally beginning the examination session. A total of 2,312 candidates are participating nationwide, including 284 in the Niamey region alone.
“Integrity, serenity, and autonomy must guide your steps,” the Minister told candidates, reminding them that teaching is more than a profession—it is a national mission. She stressed that educators will be key agents of social transformation, especially in underserved rural areas where classrooms are often the frontline in the fight against exclusion and poverty.
The diversity among candidates—299 from the Franco-Arabic stream and 4 from the Special Section—underscores the country’s inclusive education policy. Governor Harouna praised the vocation of teaching, stating, “Being a teacher is carrying the hopes of a nation.”
The launch of these exams also served as a platform for institutional engagement. Dr. Shérif’s visit to administrative facilities, combined with her interaction with exam supervisors, highlighted the government’s emphasis on transparency, integrity, and logistical preparedness.
These efforts form part of a broader national strategy to invest in human capital. With education placed at the core of Niger’s development agenda, the 2025 examination session is not just a test of knowledge, but a marker of the nation’s determination to build a competent, ethical, and patriotic generation of educators—one capable of shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for all Nigeriens.
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