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Executive Secretariat
The Executive Secretariat of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) is the central operational body responsible for implementing the strategic decisions of the Summit of Heads of State and the Council of Ministers. It serves as the engine of regional cooperation, development, and peacebuilding across the Lake Chad Basin.
Mandate and Responsibilities
The Secretariat is mandated to:
- Execute decisions and resolutions of the Summit and Council of Ministers.
- Coordinate regional programs and projects.
- Manage transboundary water resources and environmental initiatives.
- Promote peace, security, and regional integration.
- Mobilize resources and partnerships for sustainable development.
- It ensures that LCBC’s vision of a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous Lake Chad Basin is translated into tangible outcomes.
Leadership and Structure
The Secretariat is headed by the Executive Secretary, currently Ambassador Mamman Nuhu, who also serves as Head of Mission of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). Supporting the Executive Secretary are key advisors and officers including:
Organizational Departments
The Executive Secretariat is organized into two main departments:
Technical Department
Led by the Director of Technical Department, the department includes
specialized divisions such as:
- Basin Observatory
- Water Resources
- Ecosystem
- Natural living resources
- Geographic Information System
- Natural Resources Management
- IWRM Planning and Strategy
- Socio-Economic Data and Trends
- Cooperations and Project
- Project Identification and Development
- Project Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Administration & Finance Department
Led by the Director of Administration and Finance, the department
consists of specialist division which includes:
- Basin Observatory
- Procurement
- Stores
- Human Resources & Administration
- HR analysts, support staff and administrative personnel
- Technology, Information and Communications
- ICT, Translation and Interpretation, Archives and
Vision Forward
In the face of complex challenges—from shrinking water bodies to regional insecurity—the Executive Secretariat remains committed to innovation,
resilience, and inclusive development. It continues to evolve as a knowledge hub, peacebuilder, and catalyst for cooperation, ensuring that the LCBC
remains responsive to the needs of its people and ecosystems.
Strategic Role and Impact
The Executive Secretariat is a strategic hub for:
- Knowledge generation and dissemination.
- Regional stabilization and peacebuilding.
- Environmental sustainability and climate adaptation.
- Inclusive development and policy coordination.
- It manages platforms such as the Lake Chad Information System (LIS) and the Knowledge Management Platform (KMP), empowering Member States with data and insights for informed decision-making.
