Tag: Lake Chad
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Civil Society Calls for Action, Inclusion at 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum – ‘What is for us without us is not for us!’
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State — As the 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum concluded, Friday, Jan. 31, a united voice from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the humanitarian crisis that has gripped the Lake Chad Region for over a decade. The three-day forum, held in Maiduguri,…
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Lake Chad Basin: AfDB Pledges Support, German Official Urges Stronger Regional Cooperation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged continued support for the Lake Chad Basin, announcing that it has invested more than $2 billion over the past two decades in projects that have benefited 15.3 million people affected by the region’s crises. Dr. Riadh Ben Messaoud, Lead Coordinator for West…
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Lake Chad Basin on Edge, Nigerian President Warns, as Governors Convene
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a stark warning Tuesday to the governors of the Lake Chad Basin region, declaring that the region “is not at ease” and faces a confluence of threats, from the ongoing insurgency to the effects of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the 5th…
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Lake Chad Basin Governors Convene in Maiduguri for Regional Stability Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Leaders from across the Lake Chad Basin region are set to gather in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday Jan. 29, for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The three-day summit, themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security, and Sustainable…
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LCBC, UNDP, AUC Discuss Key Issues Ahead of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum Hosted by Yobe
By Abdulkareem Haruna Ndjamena, CHAD– January 22, 2025 – Yobe State is set to welcome dignitaries from across the Lake Chad Basin region for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security and Sustainable Development for a Resilient…
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Yobe State Government is preparing to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This forum aims to tackle ongoing regional challenges, particularly the enduring impact of the Boko Haram conflict, alongside issues such as extreme…
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Governor Zulum Commends MNJTF Troops, Calls for Enhanced Performance
By Abdulkareem Haruna N’Djamena, Republic of Chad – Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has praised the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their bravery in combating Boko Haram, while urging soldiers from the five participating countries to improve their efforts. Speaking at the 2024 Medal Parade ceremony for ‘Operation Lake Sanity-2’,…
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NEDC Strengthens Ties with Lake Chad Basin Commission to Tackle Environmental Challenges
By Abdul Kareem The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken steps to deepen its collaboration with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address the environmental crises facing the region. This partnership is central to the implementation of the North East Stabilization and Development Master Plan (NESDMP), which prioritizes a ‘Protected Environment’ among its…
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Lake Chad Governors Forum Returns to Nigeria, As Event Organisers Say Regional Cooperation Remains Main Focus
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — The 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum is set to hold in Nigeria this October, marking a significant gathering aimed at enhancing regional and political cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin. Hosted by the Yobe State Government, the forum will take place in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State…
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Yobe Gears Up for 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Damaturu, Yobe State — The Yobe State Government has on Wednesday Aug. 14, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum otherwise known as Regional Stabilization Strategy. The meeting, held at the Secretary to the State Government’s (SSG) Conference…
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