On a two-day official visit to Niamey, Chad’s President, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, met members of the Chadian community in Niger on 7 August, delivering a message centred on respect, unity, and national pride.
More than 2,000 Chadians live in Niger, including business leaders, students, civil servants, and workers. Many gathered to welcome the head of state and hear his address, which was underscored by calls for both loyalty to Chad and adherence to Niger’s laws.
“Wherever you are, be role models. Love your country, respect those who welcome you, and never break the bond with the motherland,” the president told the crowd, according to the Presidency’s communications office.
Marshal Déby Itno highlighted the importance of solidarity, peaceful coexistence, patriotism, and investment in Chad, stressing that the reputation of a nation abroad depends on the conduct of its citizens. He urged Chadians in Niger to embody these values in their daily lives.
Speaking on behalf of the community, Chad’s Ambassador to Niger, Abdoulaye Abdelkerim Abbo Grou, expressed gratitude for the president’s consistent attention to the diaspora. He hailed the gathering as a demonstration of leadership concerned with the welfare of all Chadians, whether at home or abroad.
The president reminded his compatriots that distance from Chad should never weaken their connection to it. “Wherever they are, Chadians remain at the centre of national priorities,” he said, adding that the country’s development is shaped not only by those within its borders but also by the contributions of its sons and daughters abroad.
His remarks come as Chad continues to emphasise the role of its diaspora in national growth, recognising that their social, economic, and cultural influence abroad can strengthen the country’s position on the international stage.
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