Niger: A strategic road project to boost the eastern oil zone

Niger is embarking on a major initiative with the construction of 275 kilometers of road to connect the oil corridor areas in the eastern part of the country. This highly strategic project aims to better connect resource-rich regions to economic centers and external markets, while addressing significant logistical and social challenges.

With such infrastructure, the country aims to reduce geographical and economic disparities between its regions. The East, often isolated, could benefit from increased access to essential services, promoting local development and the socio-economic integration of populations living around oil-rich areas.

Moreover, the road will help reduce logistical constraints related to the transportation of extracted resources, particularly oil. It will serve as a more efficient export corridor, improving Niger’s competitiveness in international markets and increasing revenues from this key sector for the national economy.

This road project is part of the broader vision of the CNSP authorities to transform Niger’s infrastructure, where natural resources become a lever to stimulate inclusive and sustainable growth. Through this, Niger is positioning itself to capitalize on its economic potential while working towards a more equitable distribution of wealth across the entire country.