Niger hosts national OHADA law excellence competition 2026 in Niamey

Announcement from the OHADA Club at Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey

The OHADA Club at Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, in partnership with the International Committee of the OHADA Genius in Buds Competition (CIGHO), is proud to announce the National OHADA Law Excellence Competition 2026, set to take place in Niamey.

This prestigious competition invites students from public and private universities, as well as accounting schools, to showcase their expertise in OHADA law. Participants must be enrolled in either the third year of a bachelor’s degree or a master’s program.

Key eligibility criteria

• Law students (bachelor’s and master’s levels)
• Economics students (bachelor’s and master’s levels)
• Students from the Justice Section of the National School of Administration (bachelor’s and master’s levels)

Selection process and format

Written exams include:

• Multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
• Questions on African integration
• “Who am I?” (identification challenge)
• Relay questions

The oral phase features:

• Moot court presentation

Registration details

Teams of three participants must register, with at least one female member. The registration deadline is June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Prospective candidates should submit their entries to the communication officer or the general secretary. For inquiries, contact:

Communication Officer
Phone: +227 80 52 16 10 / +227 89 89 99 46
Email: [email protected]

Important dates

• Registration deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM
• Competition date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM

For further details, reach out to:

Housseina Yaye
Phone: +227 80 52 16 10
Email: [email protected]