Tinubu hosts Chad’s President Déby for talks at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of Chad, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting marks Déby’s first official visit to Nigeria since Tinubu attended his inauguration in N’Djamena. Discussions reportedly focused on regional security and cooperation, especially in the Lake Chad Basin. The visit highlights the ongoing partnership between Nigeria and Chad in addressing shared security concerns.
Key takeaways
- President Bola Tinubu received President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno at the State House, Abuja, at about 2 pm on Thursday.
- The visit is Déby’s first official trip to Nigeria since Tinubu attended his inauguration in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, on May 23, 2024.
- Déby assumed leadership of Chad after his father was killed on April 20, 2021, and was sworn in as transitional president in October 2022 before winning the presidential election in May 2024.
- The meeting follows Tinubu’s reception of Prime Minister Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis on March 26, 2026.
- Chad has been repositioning itself regionally, including withdrawing from French military agreements in November 2024 and receiving the 2026 African Peace Prize in January 2026.
