The city of N'Djamena and the National Agency for Secured Titles (ANATS) have taken a significant step towards modernizing civil registry services. On September 23, 2026, they officially launched a project to digitalize and secure these services at the ONAMA, with support from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). The ceremony, which included the signing of a protocol agreement between the two institutions, was presided over by N'Djamena Mayor Senoussi Hassana Abdoulaye.
Mayor Senoussi Hassana Abdoulaye emphasized that the partnership aims to combine the expertise of both institutions to transform civil registry services. The cooperation will cover the digitalization of records, modernization of procedures, development of digital solutions, interoperability of systems, training of agents, and public awareness campaigns. This initiative aligns with national orientations for modernizing administration and digitally transforming public services.
ANATS Director General Youssouf Gorou Tchaby highlighted the importance of reliable and secure identification. He reaffirmed ANATS' commitment to utilizing its expertise and tools to modernize civil registry services. Through this partnership, ANATS aims to enhance the digitalization of civil registry, gradually bring its services closer to citizens, and promote secure interconnection of systems with the Integrated Population and Secured Titles Management System (SIGPTS).
The project seeks to simplify access to administrative documents, improve their security, and enhance the reliability of civil registry data. By leveraging digital tools and systems, the initiative aims to address concrete needs of the population, including facilitating the issuance of birth certificates, providing families with reliable documents attesting to their members' identities, and making administrative procedures more accessible to citizens.
The partnership between N'Djamena city hall and ANATS marks a significant milestone in Chad's efforts to modernize its civil registry services. By harnessing the power of digital technology, the two institutions aim to improve the efficiency, transparency, and security of these essential services. This collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Chadian citizens, particularly in terms of accessing vital documents and exercising their rights.
The digital transformation of civil registry services in N'Djamena is part of a broader strategy to modernize Chad's administration and public services. The project is expected to serve as a model for other cities and regions, contributing to the country's overall development and growth. As the initiative progresses, it will be crucial to monitor its impact, address any challenges that arise, and ensure that the benefits are equitably distributed among all segments of the population.
The successful implementation of this project will depend on effective collaboration between N'Djamena city hall, ANATS, and other stakeholders, including civil society organizations and the private sector. By working together, these actors can help create a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric civil registry system that serves the needs of all Chadian citizens.
Key points
- N'Djamena city hall partners with ANATS to digitalize and secure civil registry services.
- The project aims to simplify access to administrative documents and improve their security.
- The initiative aligns with national orientations for modernizing administration and digitally transforming public services.
