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New Ombudsman in Niger

2016/07/29 11:34:13 AM

Mr Sirfi Ali is appointed Ombudsman of the republic of Niger.

By decree taken in the council of ministers dated 08 July 2016, Mr Sirfi Ali is appointed Ombudsman of the republic of Niger. Mr Sirfi Ali was born on 01/01/1955 at its (Tillabéri). He is a lawyer by profession, married and father of five children. Some of his other functions includes:

- Vice-President of the National Commission of elections.

- The National Commissioner of human rights and fundamental freedoms since 2008

- Rapporteur of the sub-commission against discrimination racial, ethnic and religious.

- Chairman of the committee for the organization of the universal periodic review. (E.P.U)

- Taking responsibility for the training of trainers on the uniform acts below, defending on the general commercial law, the law of sureties, practice and the dispute of seizures in law Ohada.

- November 2010 President of the jury of the contest of aptitude to the internship of lawyer

- November 2011 President of the jury of the contest of aptitude to the internship of lawyer

- Administrator of bank (Asusu sa)

- President of the board of Directors (PCA) of the global Sahel (Société Anonyme of transport)

The Institution of Mediator (Ombudsman) was established by Law No. 2008-36 of 10 July 2008. This was suspended after the military coup of 18 February 2010, before being constitutionally enshrined on 25 November 2010 currently applicable in Niger, according to its Law No. 2011-18 of August 8th 2011, reinstating back the function of Ombudsman.

Advocate Sirfi Ali took office on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.The new Ombudsman then visited the office to inquire about the operation of the institution. The visit was hosted by the Secretary General; Ms Abdourhamane Amina Mouussa and all his employees.

The Ombudsman is available to the citizens of his country. His services are free. Disputes regarding any national or international body with a public service mission, whether administrative, semi-private or private, can be brought to the institution. Claims are made in writing or orally as to accommodate to the illiterate. Once the Ombudsman has accepted the case, it is investigated. After conducting an investigation, a decision is made as soon as possible. The applicant is required to remain at home as investigations are conducted. That is why we speak of a "quick and free justice." However, the Ombudsman's conclusion is not bearing on the authority of "res judicata" as in court, but the "thing decided" nuance lawyers. The Ombudsman seeks a solution by equity or by agreement between the parties. It has no conflict with the law, but complements it.

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