Tinubu urges renewed commitment to stability in Lake Chad

President Bola Tinubu has charged regional leaders and international partners to demonstrate greater commitment to addressing security, and social and economic challenges bedevilling the Lake Chad Basin.

He spoke at the fifth Meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) in Maiduguri.

The event was hosted by the Yobe Government in collaboration with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), the African Union Commission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the President stressed the need for sustained cooperation, effective governance and investment in development, to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

President Tinubu, who highlighted the progress made through the implementation of the Regional Stabilisation Strategy, Recovery, and Resilience initiatives, acknowledged nagging problems of insecurity, climate change and mass displacement affecting the region.

He said: “The Lake Chad Basin is at a crossroads. The stability of this region is paramount not only to the countries that share its borders but to Africa and the world at large.

“We must remain vigilant and committed to the task ahead. We cannot afford to be complacent. The security of our region, the welfare of our people, and the health of our environment depend on our collective action.”

The President highlighted the importance of international support in stabilising the region.

“Together, we can build a future of peace, security, and prosperity. Let this forum be a defining moment in our shared journey towards a better tomorrow,” he said.

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