Launching a green economy initiative

The N’Djamena City Council recently joined forces with the National Office for Employment Promotion (ONAPE) to inaugurate a groundbreaking project empowering 200 young people with green careers. The initiative, part of the Youth Employment in Green Jobs (PROJEV) program, took place on July 15, 2026, at the Farcha Kuweïte space in the city’s first district.

Addressing youth unemployment through sustainable solutions

Mahamat Alhafiz Idriss, head of ONAPE’s agricultural credit division, emphasized that the project’s core mission is equipping young people with skills to launch income-generating ventures. The mayor of N’Djamena’s first district, Djamal Moussa Yaya, praised the coordinated effort between institutions to tackle the persistent challenge of youth unemployment.

Chad’s employment challenges spark green solutions

Nassouradine Abakar Kessou, ONAPE’s Director General, highlighted Chad’s pressing youth employment crisis. Despite the nation’s abundant resources, young people continue to face alarmingly high rates of unemployment and underemployment. The green jobs initiative represents a strategic response to create sustainable livelihoods while promoting environmental stewardship.

N’Djamena’s comprehensive youth development plan

Seid Adji Seid, Deputy Cabinet Director representing Mayor Sanoussi Hassana Abdoulaye, outlined how the MIDI plan addresses youth aspirations through five key pillars: civic values, practical skills training, entrepreneurial support, urban agriculture, and support for cultural industries. This local strategy directly responds to young citizens’ legitimate demands for improved quality of life.

A transformative opportunity for participants

Addressing the newly trained youth, Seid Adji Seid declared, “From today forward, you are no longer job seekers waiting for opportunities. You have become ambassadors of ecological transition for our capital city. These green careers aren’t temporary solutions – they represent a harmonious blend of economic progress, environmental protection, and enhanced living standards for all citizens.”

Following their technical training, the 200 participants will be established on a ten-hectare plot where they will practice sustainable farming techniques.