14.10.2026:
NIGER: Governor of Zinder visits the rehabilitation site of the traditional langua -langua arena

Zinder, 14 Oct (ANP)-The Governor of the Zinder region, Colonel Massalatchi Mahaman Sani, made a visit Wednesday, 14 October, the rehabilitation site of the traditional Langa-langa arena of Zinder accompanied by his closest collaborators.

During this visit, the Governor and his staff travelled through the various compartments under construction, including the Official Tribune and the second forum under renovation, the Administrative Block, the technical rooms, the buvette and the other annexes provided for in the renovation.

 He was provided with an explanation of the progress of work by the Military Engineer, Captain Abdou Aminou.

The latter informed visitors about the progress of the renovation and extension project in Langa-Langa.

The actual construction rate for this site is 18%.

In terms of time consumption, the implementation rate is 25%.

Captain Abdou Aminou said that the work is going through a correct evolution, as it is going through a phase of acceleration to finish within the deadline.

In his speech, the Governor of the Zinder area, Colonel Massalatchi Mahaman Sani, welcomed the execution of this work as part of a renovation project.

 The execution rate is 18%, and the period consumed is 25%. Work is progressing normally.

We found work of very good quality, excavation which extends almost two meters, soles, poles with the standards of concrete met.

We have always appreciated the work of military engineering that was done naturally within the reasonable time frame of work,” he explained.

The traditional struggle which starts in mid-December, within two months, is likely to be released in two months, he argued.

He said the overall cost of the works is CFAF 625 million for the renovation work of the traditional Langa -langa arena of Zinder.

” We also know for the moment the genius is working with his own funds.

We are aware that we have not given a consistent advance to Engineering to enable it to complete the work as quickly as possible.

We have made a commitment to do so, which is why we have moved to try to negotiate it.

We have planned to inject into the spending authority of some 625 million for the rehabilitation of the Arone.

Governor Massalatchi Mahaman Sani expressed satisfaction with the progress of the work under way.

AY/SML/ANP/October 2026