Monday, November 3, 2025 will remain a landmark day for water resources the sustainable management of transboundary water resources in Africa. Mr. Kocou Armand HOUANYE, Executive Secretary of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA), was received in audience by His Excellency, Ambassador Mamman NUHU, Executive Secretary and Head of Mission of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in Ndjamena.
A Hopeful Encounter
As a sideline of the holding, from October 27 to November 3, 2026, of four (4) regional meetings and the 2025 Session of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) of NBA’s projects and programs, Mr. Kocou Armand HOUANYE had extensive discussion on the afternoon of Monday, November 3, with His Excellency Ambassador Mamman NUHU and Experts from the LCBC. For the occasion, the Executive Secretary of the Niger Basin Authority was accompanied by Mr. Nassour SALEH TERDA, Director of Water Resources and Coordinator of the NBA's National Focal Structure (NFS) in Chad, Ms. Nadège Flora DUBARRY/BATIONO, Director General of Water Resources and Coordinator of the NFS/NBA in Burkina Faso, as well as Experts from the NBA’s Executive Secretariat.
Key Discussion Points:
- The expression of the deep gratitude of the NBA’s Executive Secretary to the CBLT’s Executive Secretary for his important and much appreciated support to the holding of the NBA’ regional meetings in N'Djamena;
- The review and the renewal of the Cooperation Framework Agreement between the two Institutions, signed in 2019, for a duration of three (03) years, with a view of taking into account the new contextual elements;
- The search for innovative solutions to be implemented to ensure the sustainable financing of the activities of the both Cross-Border Basin Organizations;
- The exchange of experiences and best practices in the integrated management of shared water resources as well as appropriate responses to issues of common interest;
- The development of joint initiatives, with cross-border impact, for economic growth and poverty alleviation in communities (women, youth) in both (2) Basins;
- The mobilization of Member States’ financial contributions to the annual budget of each of the both Institutions.
Strong Commitments for the Future
Both Parties concluded the meeting with encouraging prospects:
- An accelerated process to revive their Cooperation Framework Agreement.
- An upcoming return visit of the CBLT’s Executive Secretary to NBA’s Headquarters in Niamey;
- A shared commitment to working in synergy for integrated and sustainable development in the transboundary basins of the Lake Chad and the Niger.
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