Hamani Diori

First President of Niger

Hamani Diori - Leaders & Politicians born June 6th, 1916
Born
Died

1989
37 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Niger

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Diori served as the first President of Niger from 1960 until 1974. Before his presidency, he was a prominent educational figure and actively involved in politics. His leadership was marked by efforts to establish a stable government and promote national development following independence from France. Diori's administration focused on education and infrastructure improvements. His time in office ended with a coup d'état in 1974, which led to his imprisonment.

First President of Niger from 1960 to 1974

Led the country after gaining independence from France

Promoted educational reforms and infrastructure development

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