The Chadian government has formally banned civil servants, particularly teachers, from working in the private sector as part of ongoing educational reforms under the 5th Republic.
The announcement was made by Dr. Aboubakar Assidick Choroma, Minister of National Education and Civic Promotion, who addressed heads of decentralized services to reinforce the administration’s policy on human resource management.
The move is aimed at ensuring fairness and stability within the national education system, and private institutions found employing civil servant teachers risk losing their licenses.
The ban aligns with a broader performance-based governance initiative championed by Prime Minister Succès Masra and supervised by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. It targets unauthorized absences and the improper relocation of staff, particularly the return of personnel to N’Djamena without official clearance.
To enforce compliance, the Ministry’s General Inspectorate will carry out regular and surprise inspections to confirm staff presence. Violators could face serious disciplinary measures, including salary withdrawal and dismissal.
The Minister urged education leaders to uphold integrity and commitment as pillars of a modern and high-performing school system.
