This is a list of notable people from Niger:
In the news
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