Buhari meets Deby on Chad’s transition, assures of Nigeria’s support

President Muhammadu Buhari has received an update from Chad’s leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby, on the country’s transition.

At a meeting attended by top government officials from both nations, Buhari and Deby met at the State House in Abuja.

The Chadian President acknowledged that the continuing process had certain difficulties, but insisted that it was on track.

Buhari urged Deby to proceed with the transition plan, assuring him of Nigeria’s assistance, according to a statement by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina.

“The two leaders also reiterated their resolve to continue the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad region area”, it added.

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Present were Chief of Staff Ibrahim Gambari, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria’s special envoy Babagana Kingibe, National Intelligence Agency (NIA) chief Ahmed Abubakar.

Former President Idriss Deby died of gunshot injuries in April 2021 after he was hit while fighting rebels in the north.

Days before his death, the former military officer won a sixth term after the provisional election results were declared.