There has been a change regarding the procurement of military equipment and services, as well as work conducted for both the army and the presidency.

A recent decree signed by the head of the military has effectively waived the legislation governing public contracts in this domain, thereby eliminating all oversight over the defense ministry’s budget.

However, this decision only garnered limited support from the public.

Oge Obierika has the details in this report by WADR’s Mourtala Zoubeirou in Niamey.