List of Nigeriens
This is a list of notable people from Niger:
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Leaders and politicians
Modern
- Hama Amadou, former Prime Minister
- Kalla Ankourao, former minister
- Djibo Bakary, colonial premier and Sawaba party leader
- Hamani Diori, first President
- Mahamadou Issoufou, present Leader of the Opposition, former prime minister
- Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President, 1996-1999
- Mamadou Tandja, President, 1999-2010
- Hadizatou Mani, human rights advocate
- Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki, former prime minister
- Mamane Oumarou, Prime Minister, 1983 & 1989
- Mahamane Ousmane, President, 1993-1996
- Ali Saibou, President, 1987-1993
- André Salifou, professor and opposition leader
- Ilguilas Weila, human rights activist
- Seyni Oumarou, present prime minister
- Ousmane Issoufou Oubandawaki, former Minister of National Defence, former Minister of Transports, former Director General of ASECNA
Not served or opposition
Military Leaders
- Seyni Kountché, military officer, President 1974-1987
- Général Ali Saïbou, military officer, President 1987-1992
- Daouda Malam Wanké, military officer, President 1999-2000
Religious figures
- Sarraounia: Mauri religious leader
- Ambroise Ouédraogo: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Maradi
Other
- Emaniel Djibril Dankawa, footballer