Committee of National Experts Commences 3‑Day Preparatory Meeting Ahead of the 71st Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers

Committee of National Experts Commences 3‑Day Preparatory Meeting Ahead of the 71st Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers

N’Djamena, Chad – 3 March 2026
The Committee of National Experts of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) today commenced a three‑day technical meeting in N’Djamena as part of preparations for the upcoming 71st Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, scheduled for 6 March 2026.

The gathering brings together National Focal Points and senior technical representatives from LCBC Member States of Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, and Libya. The Experts are tasked with conducting an in‑depth review of strategic, administrative, financial, and programmatic documents that will guide deliberations during the Ministerial Session.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary emphasized the critical role of the Committee of National Experts in ensuring that decisions presented to ministers are well‑grounded, technically sound, and aligned with regional priorities. He also said that the Experts’ recommendations will form the backbone of discussions by the Honorable Commissioners.

Over the next three days, participants will examine key documents including:

The 2025 Annual Activity Report of the Lake Chad Basin Commission,
The Report of the Financial Controller,
The 2026 Annual Work Plan and Budget,
Technical Notes and Memos of the Executive Secretary.

The meeting highlights LCBC’s longstanding commitment to fostering collaboration among Member States in addressing the multifaceted challenges of the Lake Chad Basin, including environmental degradation, water resource management, socio‑economic development, and stabilization efforts in crisis‑affected areas.

The conclusions and recommendations produced during this Expert Meeting will be submitted to the Council of Ministers during its 71st Ordinary Session on 6 March 2026, also in N’Djamena. The Ministerial Session is expected to endorse strategic decisions that will shape the Commission’s operations and regional development priorities in the year ahead.

The LCBC remains committed to strengthening cooperation, enhancing regional integration, and promoting sustainable development for the over 45 million people who depend on the Lake Chad Basin for their livelihoods.