Niger's FSSP mobilizes over 71 billion FCFA for security

The Fonds de solidarité pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (FSSP) has mobilized over 71.2 billion FCFA since its inception. During its third year of operation, from October 11, 2025, to October 10, 2026, the fund collected 38.42 billion FCFA.

Of the total funds raised, 83.4% came from institutional levies, while 16.6% resulted from voluntary contributions. Key revenue drivers include a 1% to 2% levy on the turnover of large strategic companies, a 1% levy on net monthly salaries of public and private sector employees, and taxes on luxury imports and hydrocarbon price structures.

Approximately 82.6% of the total resources, amounting to 58.8 billion FCFA, has been invested in strengthening the intervention capabilities of Defense and Security Forces (FDS) engaged in fighting terrorism and insecurity. The fund's community collection system, which includes a 100 FCFA contribution initiative, has reached 92% of Niger's communes through 11,410 collection committees.