LCBC Holds Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers Virtually
N’Djamena, 12 September 2025 — The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) convened an Extraordinary Session of its Council of Ministers on Friday, 12 September 2025. Held virtually, the session brought together Commissioners from Member States to deliberate on critical institutional matters, particularly the finalization of the recruitment process for vacant positions within the Commission.
Opening Ceremony
The session commenced with welcome remarks by Ambassador Mamman Nuhu, Executive Secretary of LCBC and Head of Mission of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). He was followed by opening remarks from His Excellency Mr. Keda Ballah Minister of Agricultural Production, Processing and Industrialisation, 2nd Commission of the Republic of Chad to LCBC and also represented the current Chairman of the Council of Ministers.
Key Deliberations
The working sessions focused on the presentation and adoption of the Consultant’s Report on recruitment, which had reviewed over 3,782 applications for 18 vacant positions. The report, prepared by the independent firm COSEF, recommended 17 candidates for approval. The Council discussed concerns regarding equitable representation among Member States and commended the transparency and rigor of the recruitment process.
Adopted Resolution
Following deliberations, the Council adopted Resolutions, officially approving the recruitment exercise and directed the Executive Secretariat to ensure the prompt onboarding of the selected candidates. In case of withdrawal by any candidate, the Secretariat is authorized to select the next candidate on the list, maintaining national representation balance.
Closing Ceremony
The session concluded with the reading of the final communiqué, a vote of thanks, and closing remarks by the Chairman. The Executive Secretary expressed gratitude to all participants for their active engagement despite the virtual format and announced that the 71st Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers will be held on 28 November 2025 in the Central African Republic.
