Niger Begins Construction of Military Uniform Factory Funded by Citizens’ Contributions
Niger Begins Construction of Military Uniform Factory Funded by Citizens’ Contributions
Niger Begins Construction of Military Uniform Factory Funded by Citizens’ Contributions
Niger has commenced construction of a military uniform factory in Niamey, with the project fully financed through contributions mobilised from citizens under the country’s Fonds de Solidarité pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (FSSP).
The foundation stone for the Unité de Confection de Tenues Militaires (UCTM) was laid on October 12, 2026, in the Saguia neighbourhood of Niamey. The project is valued at 3.893 billion CFA francs, with construction expected to take 15 months.
The facility is expected to produce up to 250,000 military uniforms annually, equivalent to approximately 1,000 uniforms per working day, to meet the clothing needs of Niger’s Defence and Security Forces.
The project is being financed through the FSSP, a solidarity fund established in October 2023 to mobilise voluntary contributions for national priorities, including strengthening the operational capacity of the country’s security forces.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, acting Prime Minister Colonel Major Garba Hakimi said the factory would provide security personnel with uniforms suited to the Sahel’s harsh environment, helping improve their operational effectiveness.
He also said the government would work to rehabilitate Niger’s textile industry to ensure the long-term sustainability of the factory and domestic cotton production.
Beyond military supply, the project is expected to create employment opportunities, promote technical and vocational skills, and support cotton farmers in areas including Gaya, Madaoua and Ibohamane. The initiative is also intended to reduce reliance on imported finished uniforms and strengthen local industrial capacity.
The factory represents another investment channelled through the FSSP to support Niger’s security sector. In January 2026, the fund also facilitated the provision of 2,000 motorcycles to the country’s armed forces to strengthen operational mobility.
Once completed, the factory is expected to contribute to Niger’s efforts to expand domestic manufacturing, support local livelihoods and strengthen the logistical capacity of its Defence and Security Forces.
Niger Begins Construction of Military Uniform Factory Funded by Citizens’ Contributions
