CHAD: TAHER NGUILIN AND THE DOMESTIC DEBT

• Dec 28, 2025

Photo: Taher Nguilin – Minister of State, Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation of Chad.
By: JOE the Mutant, The Scrutineer – Charilogone Editorial Team

Many institutions, such as the World Bank, the European Union, the French Development Agency, and several embassies, have financed Chad’s domestic debt from the transition period up to the time of this publication—about five years. Curiously, this debt has never really been repaid by our famous Minister of Finance, and the National Assembly of Kolotou Tchami has remained silent during oral questions addressed to Halina’s government. How does the Minister of Finance behave when faced with debt against the State? This behavior should draw the attention of our incorruptible Ousmane Djougourou.

Taher Nguilin’s modus operandi is well established. When a company that has carried out work for the State waits in vain for payment, despite instructions from the Marshal President who wishes to appear benevolent to the complainants, Alhabo and Masri contact Nguilin to verify whether the debt is genuine. Then his henchmen—the general treasurer, his deputy, and tax advisers—spring into action. They send agents of the ANS, close to Nguilin, to inform the creditor that they know the treasurer and his deputy. These officials would agree to pay the claim on condition of pocketing 40 to 50% of the amount. Take it or leave it. Otherwise, the debt will be written off. Some creditors turn to the mediator, who calls Nguilin. Through his henchmen, he then proposes a 25 to 30% commission, using the same method. If the claim goes through one of Nguilin’s wives or his driver, you won’t even need to move to collect your cash. But beware: 60% of your claim will go directly into their pockets.

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a court ruling against the State—generally southerners commonly called “I know my rights”—Taher Nguilin categorically refuses to pay, even if Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno instructs the case. One wonders, in the end: between him and Kaka, who commands whom? Nguilin is a staunch anti-southerner tribalist. He dismisses all southerners from their posts to replace them with Goranes, or failing that, Zakawa or Kanembou. That is why creditors no longer dare to claim what they are owed: Taher and his entourage enrich themselves at the expense of companies working on State projects.

The National Assembly has deliberately forgotten to ask Taher Nguilin to declare his assets. He has invested in Arab countries and lives in insolent opulence, surrounded by his close circle. In other words, Chad is not credible when it comes to repaying its debt. Who still believes in Taher Nguilin? In Chad, only Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno continues to renew his trust in him… but until when? We will provide concrete cases in our next publication entitled: “The Victims of Taher Nguilin,” coming soon on CHARILOGONE.

In conclusion, Taher Nguilin never overcharges, but he gnaws away at the claims of individuals and Chadian companies. In short: he belongs to the family of rodents in the food chain of public finances. The AILC does not need to rack its brains: it should invite merchants and individuals who have won their lawsuits condemning the State to be compensated. Minister of State, Minister of Finance, Minister of Budget, Minister of Economy, Minister of Planning, Minister of International Cooperation… all of this is one single person: Taher Nguilin.