 President Mohammad Abu Hari has called on the international community to support Chad to conclude the transition from military to democratic government in a peaceful manner within the set time of 18 months. He made a call in Abuja at the opening of the Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of Lake Chad Basin Commission convened to discuss the recent developments in Chad. After President Idris Derby died on the frontline while defending the territorial integrity of his country, the Nigerian leader, who declared the one-day summit open in his capacity as the chair of leaders of member countries, rallied developed partners and countries particularly France, the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as other friendly and partner nations to support the transition framework. Other meeting attended by the President of Central African Republic, Niger Chad, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya and a representative of the President of Cameroon. It is my honour to welcome your excellencies to this extraordinary summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission taking place today in Abuja. Your presence here today to attend this summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission at very short notice goes to show the importance the member states and indeed your excellencies attach to the peace, security and well-being of our people in the Lake Chad region. There is no doubt that our region is today plagued with very dynamic and changing security challenges which have made it imperative to call this meeting. Today's meeting coming on the heels of recent rebel incursion into Chadian territory and the subsequent military engagement with the Chadian National Defense Forces which led to the death of President Idris Diaby Etno on the 19th of April 2021 have direct implications for the continued peace and stability of Chad as a nation. You will agree with me that the threat of further conflict in Chad requires quick, decisive and specific resolution to ensure the immediate de-escalation of future hostilities in the attendant loss of lives in the country.