National excellence contest in OHADA law 2026 Niamey Niger

Niamey will host the 2026 edition of the National Excellence Contest in OHADA Law, a prestigious academic competition open to university students and aspiring legal professionals across Niger.

The event, organized by the OHADA Club of Abdou Moumouni University (UAM) in partnership with the International Committee of the OHADA Genius-in-Making Contest (CIGHO), aims to foster excellence in legal education and promote the harmonization of business law in Africa.

Who can participate?

The contest welcomes three-member teams, including at least one female student, from the following academic backgrounds:

• Law (Bachelor’s and Master’s levels)
• Economics (Bachelor’s and Master’s levels)
• Justice Section students at the National School of Administration (ENA)

Selection process

The competition consists of two phases:

1. Written tests:

• Multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ)
• Questions on African integration
• ‘Who am I?’ challenge
• Relay questions

2. Oral exam:

• A mock trial (plea)

Key dates

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

How to register?

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the designated contact persons:

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

For further inquiries, contact:

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