In Niger, in order to alleviate the pressure of people's living costs, the government launched a cement price reduction campaign in the Maradi region. Since June 20, 2025, local people can buy cement at the price of 55,000 CFA francs per ton, which is 35% lower than regular price of 80,000 CFA francs in the past. The move is aimed at supporting Nigerien families to cope with the rising cost of living.
The operation was officially launched by Niger's Minister of Trade and Industry, Abdoulaye Seydoux, in Maradi, where the government prepared 2025 tons of 32.5R cement to ensure a stable supply of building materials during the rainy season. The sharp price cut is part of the Niger government's social policy, which follows similar measures in key areas such as health and oil. In 2024, the government also allocated 12 billion CFA francs for flood prevention and response to flood disasters. Cement prices in different regions of
Niger usually fluctuate between 85,000 and 100,000 CFA francs per ton, mainly affected by transportation costs, and some remote areas are difficult to obtain sufficient cement supply due to high transportation costs. Minister Abdoulaye Seydou pointed out that if the market rules were fully followed, cement produced locally in Niger would not be able to reach some remote areas, which would be extremely disadvantageous to the marginal areas of the country.
The operation will be gradually extended to other regions of Niger, and between 8,000 and 12000 tons of cement will be distributed in the Maradi and Zinder regions, with a reasonable distribution according to the needs of each region. With the onset of the rainy season, the demand for building materials naturally increases, and people usually build or renovate their houses during this period, and the price reduction of cement brings benefits to them.
Maradi Governor Mamane Isoff reminded people that in October 2024, the government issued a decree to reduce the price of 32.5R cement, giving a number of tax-free preferences in import, production and sales. The affected families in particular benefited from the 50% reduction in the price of cement, which made it easier for them to rebuild damaged houses and greatly alleviated the plight of families affected by natural disasters. The administrator
of Maradi, Lieutenant Colonel Abdoulaye Moussa Garba, stressed that the action not only benefited families, but also supported local construction businesses, enabling them to offer more competitive prices to their clients. Local governments have stressed the importance of ensuring transparency in their actions, requiring technical departments to monitor that the cement actually reaches the intended beneficiaries, preventing diversion and guaranteeing fair distribution.
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