Day 7
Niger
Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world. Widows and children are vulnerable to criminals and human traffickers. School buildings are often made of straw and wood. These buildings can easily catch on fire, leading to death and destruction. May the Lord bless Niger’s government with wise and compassionate leaders. Inspire the Churches and the Christian Believers to boldly declare the Good News of Jesus Christ during this Christmas season. May the Lord protect the children and widows in Niger from criminals and human traffickers (The Bible, Jeremiah 49:11).
Mohamed Bazoum is the President since 2 April 2021 and the current Prime Minister of Niger is Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, since 3 April 2021. Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world where the agricultural economy is frequently destroyed by drought, making it insufficient to support the growing population. Unfortunately, slavery is still practiced in isolated areas of the country. Nigerian children are trafficked for labor in gold mines, sexual exploitation, and begging. Women are abducted and sold into domestic servitude or prostitution, and young boys are kidnapped for work in stone quarries.
