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"Niger opened the first International Renewable Energy Forum (FIER 2026) in Niamey on Tuesday, marking National Renewable Energy Day with a strategic push toward energy self-reliance, sustainable power solutions, and expanding access to clean electricity. Footage shows officials and attendees gathering at the Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Centre, where various innovators and investors showcased renewable power advancements. "For a country like Niger, we know that barely 30 percent of our needs are covered. The population needs access to this energy, and significant work is underway," said Niger Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. "With the support of our partners, this major effort should enable us to meet this very important need," he added. Renewable energy expert Tahirou Seydou Ousmane noted that solar energy and reduced customs costs are helping small and medium businesses, but added that access to global producers, particularly in Asia, still needs improvement. "We have all the necessary resources; we just need to make better use of them," said Event partner Issoufou Moussa Abdou Salam. "That is why we must seize this moment to call on everyone who can contribute, with their means, to help us achieve full energy independence. And why not extend that to other countries in the region, since we have the resources," added Salam. Held under the theme, "What energy transition model for sustainable industrial development?", the event convened policymakers, investors, and innovators, including energy ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The forum highlights Niger’s solar, wind, and hydroelectric potential, aiming to fund projects that expand electricity access to rural and urban areas. By reducing reliance on imported energy, the initiative seeks to bolster the country’s industrial growth."
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