THE LAKE CHAD BASIN COMMISSION
CONTENT
- History and Membership of the Lake Chad Basin Commission
- Aims and Objectives of the Chad Basin Commission
- Achievements and Problems of the Chad Basin Commission
History and Membership of the Lake Chad Basin Commission
The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) is an organization set up to foster co-operation among countries sharing a common border with Lake Chad with respect to the usage of the Chad.
The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) came into existence on 22nd May, 1964 when the heads of state of Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroun met at N’Djamena, Chad and signed a treaty formally establishing the commission. The Chad basin is a very large lake which shares borders with four countries. The commission is funded by contributions from the member nations.
Membership of the Lake Chad Basin Commission
The members on Lake Chad Basin Commission consist of the countries that share a common border with Lake Chad. They include
(i) Chad
(ii) Niger
(iii) Nigeria and
(iv) Cameroun
Other members include:
(v) Central African Republic – joined in 1996
(vi) Lybia was admitted in 2008
(vii) Sudan – Chosen for their proximity
Aims and Objectives of the Chad Basin Commission
The aims and objectives of the commission are as follows.
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