Launching green jobs initiative for 200 young people in N’Djamena
Chad launches green jobs program to train 200 youth in urban farming
The N’Djamena city council partners with the National Employment Promotion Office (ONAPE) to launch a program training 200 young people in sustainable agriculture, addressing youth unemployment through eco-friendly vocations.
N’Djamena city officials and ONAPE representatives celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking initiative to place 200 young people in sustainable farming roles
The official kickoff ceremony for the green jobs insertion program took place yesterday at the Kuweïte space in Farcha, within the city’s first arrondissement. Organized jointly by the N’Djamena municipal government and the National Employment Promotion Office (ONAPE), the event marked the beginning of a project designed to equip young adults with agricultural skills while fostering environmental stewardship.
Mahamat Alhafiz Idriss, ONAPE’s agricultural credit officer, emphasized that this initiative directly targets youth unemployment by providing vocational training that leads to income-generating opportunities. The ceremony drew strong support from local leaders, including Djamal Moussa Yaya, mayor of the first arrondissement, who praised the coordinated effort between government agencies to tackle the persistent challenge of youth joblessness.
Addressing Chad’s youth employment crisis through sustainable agriculture
Nassouradine Abakar Kessou, ONAPE’s director general, highlighted the severity of Chad’s youth employment crisis. Despite the country’s vast agricultural potential, many young people remain unemployed or underemployed. The green jobs program offers a sustainable solution by creating viable career paths in urban farming and environmental conservation.
Local leadership champions youth development through the MIDI plan
Seid Adji Seid, deputy chief of cabinet for the N’Djamena mayor’s office, outlined how the city’s MIDI plan aligns with this national effort. The five-pillar initiative focuses on civic education, quality vocational training, entrepreneurship support, urban agriculture, and cultural industry development. “This program gives young people more than just jobs—it offers them purpose and a chance to build a better future for our capital,” he stated.
Turning to the beneficiaries, Seid Adji Seid delivered a powerful message: “Today marks your transformation from job seekers to pioneers of ecological change in N’Djamena. These green careers aren’t temporary stopgaps—they represent the perfect balance between economic progress, environmental protection, and improved quality of life for all citizens.”
The 200 participants will receive hands-on agricultural training before being assigned to a 10-hectare urban farm where they will apply their new skills in sustainable farming practices.