By Djinodji SOLMENGAR Rodrigue
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has instructed the government to recruit 6,265 young graduates into the public service in 2027. Most of the positions will go to provincial services through competitive examinations.
He made the announcement on Tuesday, November 10, while opening the second National Employment Forum in N’Djamena.
“I instruct the Government to recruit 6,265 young graduates during the 2027 budget year,” the President said. “Of these, 6,170 will be recruited directly by and for the provinces through competitive examinations.”
The recruitment plan forms part of a broader push to decentralise public administration and address staffing shortages in the provinces. Déby said the government should identify vacant positions and personnel needs closer to local communities, particularly in education and health.
Government Calls for More Private-Sector Jobs
The President also urged young people to look beyond public-sector employment and consider opportunities in private businesses and entrepreneurship.
“The Chadian civil service must no longer be seen by young people as their only career option,” he said. He warned that an excessive public wage bill could limit the State’s ability to invest in infrastructure, security, health and education.
Déby called for a stronger private sector to drive sustainable job creation.
“The creation of sustainable jobs must now rely on a strong and diversified private sector,” he said.
He also called on the government to support businesses through tax and customs incentives, simpler administrative procedures, better access to finance and a more predictable business environment.
The President further urged authorities to align education and vocational training with employers’ needs, particularly in digital technology, modern agriculture and processing industries.
Employment and National Stability
The second edition of the National Employment Forum runs under the theme “Promoting Youth Employment Towards the Jobs of the Future”.
Déby called on participants to turn their discussions into practical measures, with clear responsibilities and measurable results.
He also linked employment to national cohesion and peace.
“Employment for young people is not just a statistic. It is what gives peace solid roots in everyday life,” he said.
The forum brings together public institutions, employers, training organisations and young jobseekers to discuss employment opportunities and the skills needed for the future.