Dr Khadidja Hassaballah Hamid, a woman of commitment and vision
Geneticist, director general of the Moussoro National Higher Institute of Livestock, former MP and secretary of state.
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Dr Khadidja Hassaballah Hamid is a leading figure in Chad’s scientific, political and social life. Her career, marked by varied experience and many commitments, reflects unwavering dedication to the country’s development.
A recognised expert in animal production and climate change, she is director general of the Moussoro National Higher Institute of Livestock and teaches at the Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences in Farcha.
A brilliant scientific career
She holds a doctorate in population genetics from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar. She began at the University of Khartoum with a B.Sc. in agronomy, followed by an agricultural design engineering diploma. She is a CAMES-accredited senior lecturer.
A woman of political influence
A member of the National Assembly for two terms (2001-2006 and 2011-2021), she chaired the Rural Development and Environment Committee. In government she served as:
- Secretary of State for Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training;
- Secretary of State for Agriculture, in charge of Vocational Training and Food Security;
- Secretary of State for National Education, in charge of Basic Education.
Committed to women’s empowerment
Since 2018 she has been secretary-general of the International Union of Muslim Women (UIFM). She has also held several posts within the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS). An Officer of the National Order of Chad, she embodies visionary and determined leadership.
- Published on:
- Tuesday, 1 April 2025
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