GOV. BUNI, CHAIRMAN LCBGF RALLIES REGIONAL UNITY ON SECURITY, VISITS REPUBLIC OF CHAD
Governor Mai Mala Buni Rallies Regional Unity on Security, Climate Resilience, and Economic Revitalization in Lake Chad Basin
N’Djamena, Republic of Chad
In an effort to Demonstrate firm leadership and regional commitment, His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, Executive Governor of Yobe State and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), led a high-level strategic engagement at the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) Headquarters in N’Djamena.
The visit served as a follow-up to the 5th Governors’ Forum held in Maiduguri, aimed at aligning implementation priorities under the 2025–2026 LCBGF Action Plan and deepening coordination between the Forum and the Lake Chad Basin Commission .
Governor Buni emphasized the urgency of moving from declarations to delivery, reaffirming the Forum’s commitment to strengthening regional security through enhanced MNJTF support, advancing infrastructure connectivity, mobilizing financing through SMDF and NFF, and operationalizing community-based reintegration policies.
He applauded the validation of the Regional Strategy for Stabilization, Recovery, and Resilience (RS SRR) and the launch of key climate-focused initiatives such as the PARFEBALT project and the Early Warning System.
The Chairman also acknowledged and applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent approval for the reconstruction of strategic roads in the Lake Chad corridor, which he described as a critical boost to regional connectivity and economic revitalization.
His Excellency the Chairman of the forum also paid a working visit to MNJTF Headquarters as part of his key activities in Chad, Governor Buni and Amb. Nuhu Mamman later reviewed presentations made by the technical teams on the Action plan and key indicators aimed at achieving the 5th resolution of the Governors Forum
In a joint reaffirmation, the Governor of N’Djamena, Her Excellency Mrs. Amina Kodjiana, and LCBC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Amb. Mamman Nuhu, expressed strong support for the Forum’s Action Plan, emphasizing the need for sustained diplomatic collaboration and united development efforts. They commended the leadership of Governor Buni and pledged to work closely with the Forum to advance regional peace, resilience, and shared prosperity.
The engagement was attended by senior government officials, development partners, the Nigerian Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, and representatives from the LCBC and LCBGF Secretariat.