Prime Minister Allamaye Halina of Chad today hailed the deepening of Algerian-Chadian ties as both nations marked the groundbreaking ceremony for a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena. He stressed the fraternal bonds and growing cooperation across multiple sectors, thanking Algeria for its unwavering support.
He expressed sincere gratitude to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for this solidarity initiative, which will boost Chad’s electricity generation capacity, improve energy supply, and support socio-economic development.
The ceremony, held in the capital, saw the presence of Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and a high-level delegation. Halina welcomed his counterpart, noting that the visit reflects the strong friendship and collaboration between the two nations.
This flagship project embodies the shared vision of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and President Tebboune to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The foundation stone symbolizes more than construction—it represents a joint commitment to sustainable development and prosperity.
The initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed on April 22, 2026, and a grant agreement concluded on May 14, 2026, between sectoral ministries. The swift transition from agreements to action highlights the effective dialogue between governments and the efficient teamwork of Chadian and Algerian technical staff.
The 40 MW mobile gas turbine power plant is a significant contribution from Algeria to Chad’s energy sector. It will address growing electricity demand and complement ongoing efforts to upgrade the national grid.
Halina outlined the expected benefits: improved access to electricity, enhanced grid stability, support for economic activities, better public services, and accommodation of the capital’s rapid growth. Households, schools, health facilities, and businesses will all gain.
The Chadian government pledges to ensure smooth implementation through adherence to agreements, streamlined administrative procedures, technical team support, site security, and rigorous work monitoring.
This power plant is a symbol of trust, fraternity, and African solidarity. It demonstrates that Africa possesses the resources, expertise, and mutual support to tackle development challenges. Halina hopes this will be the first of many joint projects in energy, infrastructure, health, training, and economic development.
Algerian expertise and training for Chadian technicians will pave the way for autonomous management of this asset, strengthening the diplomatic bridge between the two peoples around shared sovereignty, prosperity, and confidence.
Long live the friendship between the Chadian and Algerian peoples! Long live African solidarity for development!
