Niger’s traditional leaders support national security
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Honorable Amadou Seyni Magagi, the chief of Harikanassou canton in Niger, explained how local leaders are working to maintain peace and support the national government amid security challenges.
Traditional chiefs in Niger assist the government by returning to their communities to assess conditions and encourage social cohesion. Magagi emphasized the importance of unity within Niger to counter external threats and called for a shift from empty protest to constructive work, particularly among young people.
The people of Harikanassou canton, located in Boboye, Niger, have a strong foundation of peace built on religious faith and community cooperation. Women and young people both contribute to the local economy, women through farming and young people through crafts and commerce. Magagi noted a historical example of support from former President Kountché, who provided funding to women farmers in 1976.
Magagi, who previously served as a prefect in several regions of Niger, believes the current national mobilization to address security concerns is necessary. He drew parallels to actions taken by Western powers in 1939 and stressed the need for national preparedness. He also expressed a desire for his canton to receive the same development programs, including solar-powered water pumps and land development, that have succeeded in other regions of Niger, to reduce the need for residents to seek work elsewhere.
