Nodjibeye Cherubin

Nodjibeye Cherubin (Chad), 2024-25 Humphrey Fellow at Cornell. Photo by Heather Ainsworth.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow, 2024-25

Home country: Chad
Specialization: Agriculture and rural development; engineering and rural infrastructure
Current role: Head of Subdivision of Social and Sanitary Infrastructures, Ministry of Infrastructures; Founder, Maison de Rêve
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Higher National School of Civil Engineering
Connect: cn363 [at] cornell.edu (Email)
Pronouns: he/him

Nodjibeye Cherubin is a civil engineer with the Ministry of Infrastructures in Chad and the founder of Maison de Rêve, a consulting agency dedicated to providing affordable and sustainable housing solutions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2012 from the Higher School of Civil Engineering (ENSTP) in Chad. Cherubin has managed numerous construction projects for social and health centers aimed at improving rural infrastructure.

A committed volunteer with the Chadian Youth Association for the Protection of Environment, Cherubin is recognized for his efforts in promoting English, leadership, and entrepreneurship within his community. In response to the severe food insecurity in Chad, he has embraced agriculture and rural development, inspired by his background as a farmer’s son.

Cherubin is currently developing Eden Integrated Garden, a pedagogical farm designed to organize farmers into cooperatives, provide training, and offer affordable cereals and meat to Chadians. His initiative addresses climate change, agro-pastoral conflicts, and aims to enhance agricultural productivity and holistic development. In addition to his professional and community work, Cherubin is a gifted songwriter and passionate Christian music minister.