
Elisabeth Shérif
Dr. Elisabeth Shérif is the Minister of National Education, Literacy, Vocational Training, and Promotion of National Languages in Niger. In a recent interview, she announced the return of 12,000 students to schools in areas affected by insecurity, highlighting the government's efforts to address educational disruption caused by conflict. Shérif emphasized the importance of collaborative actions between various ministries to facilitate school reopenings and improve access to education through digital tools, aiming to enhance learning conditions in challenging environments.
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Dr Élisabeth Shérif, the Minister of National Education, visited the Birni Garçon school to assess its needs.
Zinder : Élisabeth Shérif visite l'école Birni GarçonDr Élisabeth Shérif launched the BEPC 2026 exams in Tillabéri.
BEPC 2026 à Tillabéri : La ministre Élisabeth Shérif lance les épreuvesElisabeth Shérif is the Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Language Promotion in Niger, who is reinforcing literacy to support schooling.
Niger : Elisabeth Shérif renforce l’alphabétisation pour soutenir la scolarisation
Dr Elisabeth Shérif announced the return of 12,000 students to schools in insecure areas.
Niger : 12 000 élèves reprennent le chemin de l’école dans les zones d’insécurité

