Cameroonian banker Paul Fokam, founder of Afriland First Group, met Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to discuss opening a new banking subsidiary in N'Djamena, a project the group has pursued for two decades.
Fokam confirms upcoming Chad operations
Fokam, accompanied by Guy Laurent Fondjo, Afrilands head of development, told reporters after the meeting on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, that the group intends to begin operations in Chad within the coming months. This has been a long-term plan for us, Fokam said. We are ready to take the next step and establish a physical presence in Chad.
