Chairlady of Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum Visits Yobe State

Her Excellency Ildjima Abdraman, Governor of Hadji Lamis Province in Chad and Chair of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum (LCBGF), arrived at Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu for an exchange visit to Yobe State. This visit is part of her ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and exchanges among the governors of the Lake Chad Basin, particularly in regions affected by the Boko Haram crisis.

During her visit, Chairlady Abdraman and His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State engaged in discussions with the Yobe State Government. They reviewed the outcomes, common challenges, and lessons learned from the first phase of the Regional Response to Stabilisation. They also explored strategies to address various cross-border issues within the Lake Chad Basin.

Upon her arrival in Damaturu, Chairlady Abdraman was received by government officials and escorted to the Government House for a courtesy call on Governor Buni. The two governors then held a closed-door meeting.

Chairlady Abdraman toured the state capital, interacting with internally displaced persons (IDPs) in host communities and returnees. She also visited hospitals and markets, key areas where the Yobe State Government has invested to support regional stabilization efforts.

Accompanying the Chairlady were:

Abdel-aziz Tcanglang, Director of Cabinet from Chad
Fajong Joseph Lereh, Communication Specialist from Cameroon
Mints Amougou Marthee, Project Development Expert from Cameroon
Nura Dawakin Tofa, Legal Advisor from Nigeria
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Chairlady Abdraman also held meetings with the Yobe State Secretary to the Government (SSG), Yobe Network YCSO, women-led civil society organizations (CSOs), and the Regional Forum for Non-State Actors in Governance (RFNSAG).

The three-day exchange visit will conclude on Wednesday, July 24th.