In order to strengthen its sovereignty, Niger has took measures in 2023, by regaining control of its resources and by reorienting its regional alliances. In this ambition, the country has put in place of economic projects including the future industrial complex of Maradi, intended to stimulate local production and employment.

Supported by the Government of Niger, the OLGA Group SARL is preparing to set up a vast industrial complex in Maradi combining several production lines for food products such as oil and milk, consumer items such as soap and mattresses, and materials of construction including bricks and sheets. The project also includes the installation of a 50 MW solar power plant. The government granted the company the benefits of the Investment Code, a measure that provides a framework favorable for the construction and operation of the complex. The investment total is estimated at 21.76 billion FCFA, while the company, with a capital of 10 million CFA francs, plans to create more than one hundred permanent positions, with numerous indirect jobs during the implementation phase and exploitation.