List of heads of state of Niger

President of the Republic of Niger Président du Niger
Coat of arms of Niger
File:Omar Tchiani.png Incumbent Omar Tchiani Hassoumi Massaoudou since 28 July 2023 Tchiani Acting since 27 July 2023 (Massaoudou)
Style	Mr. President His Excellency
Type	Head of state
Seat	Niamey
Appointer	Direct popular vote (two rounds if necessary)
Term length	5 years, renewable once
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Niger
Precursor	High Commissioner of Niger
Formation	10 November 1960
First holder	Hamani Diori
Deputy	President of the National Assembly

This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.

A total of nine people have served as head of state of Niger.

As of 28 July 2023, the presidency is disputed between Omar Tchiani, the chairman of a military junta calling itself the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) following a coup^[1] that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power,^[2] and Bazoum's Foreign Minister, Hassoumi Massaoudou, who declared himself acting leader.^[3]

1. ↑ "Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed". France 24. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
2. ↑ "Niger's Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president after failed coup". BBC News. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
3. ↑ Peter, Laurence (27 July 2023). "Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV". BBC. Retrieved 27 July 2023.