Mamadou Tandja

Background

Tandja, Mamadou was born in 1938 in Maine-Soroa, Diffa, Niger.

Career

Enlisted lieutenant Nigerien Armed Forces, 1967, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1967—1987. Prefect Maradi, Niger, 1976—1979. Minister Department Interior, Niger, 1979—1981, Niger, 1980—1991.

Prefect Tahoua, Niger, 1981—1988. Ambassador to Nigeria Minister Foreign Affairs, Niger, 1988—1990. President National Movement Development, Niger, 1991—1999, Republic of Niger, Niamey, 1999—2010.

Achievements

• Mamadou Tandja has been listed as a noteworthy president of Niger by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Hadija Laraba Tandja.

Spouse:

Hadija Laraba Tandja.