On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Mr. Sanoussi Hassana Abdoulaye, the esteemed Mayor of N’Djamena, led a significant delegation to inspect the currently damaged Hilton executive site. This critical visit forms part of the city’s proactive measures to mitigate the risks of flooding.

Addressing the delegation on-site, Mr. Gadengar Roasna Rodrigue, Director of Urban Planning for the central municipality, underscored the immense strategic importance of the Hilton executive site for N’Djamena. He explained that this facility plays a dual role: it efficiently channels rainwater away from the city towards the river, and crucially, it also functions to prevent river waters from inundating urban areas during periods of high water levels.

Mr. Rodrigue further elaborated that the structure has sustained minor damage, specifically to its protective flap, which is designed to guard against riverine floods. Despite this, he confirmed that preparatory activities for the upcoming rainy season are already well underway.

During the inspection, Mayor Sanoussi Hassana Abdoulaye issued unequivocal and firm directives to the road department. He mandated that all necessary actions be undertaken to ensure the swift repair of the compromised flap within the coming days, highlighting the urgent need to secure N’Djamena’s flood defenses.