This is a list of notable people from Niger:
Leaders and politicians Modern Hama Amadou, former Prime Minister Kalla Ankourao, former minister Djibo Bakary, colonial premier and Sawaba party leader Bibata Niandou Barry lawyer and minister Jeannette Schmidt Degener (1926–2017), businesswoman, feminist and politician 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 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 Rhissa Ag Boula
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 Journalist Grémah Boucar - journalist. Moussa Kaka - director Maradi based radio station Saraounia FM. Mariama Keïta - journalist and feminist activists Rahmatou Keïta - journalist and film director Nouhou Arzika - journalist and civil rights activists Samira Sabou - journalist and blogger Moussa Tchangari - journalist and civil society leader Tchima Illa Issoufou - correspondent for BBC Hausa.
Religious figures Sarraounia: Mauri religious leader Ambroise Ouédraogo: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Maradi
Other Kadidjatou Amadou, disability activist, paralympian and social entrepreneur Lucien Bouchardeau, FIFA football referee Ibrahim Chaibou, FIFA football referee and match fixer Emaniel Djibril Dankawa, nakke Mariam Issoufou, architect
See also List of Nigerien writers List of people by nationality