Boundary Commission marks African Border Day at Paga

The Ghana Boundary Commission marked African Border Day with a joint ceremony and the commissioning of a borehole in Paga and Nakolo, located in the Kassena Nankana West District. This event underscored the commission's commitment to human-centered approaches in managing Ghana's borders. Addressing residents, traditional leaders, and security personnel, Commissioner-General Major General Anthony Ntem emphasized that prioritizing the development and welfare of border communities is crucial for effective boundary management in the sub-region. He stated that placing border residents at the forefront of the commission's mandate translates into practical investments in human security, public health, peacebuilding, and sustainable development along shared borders. The borehole project aligns with the African Union's 2026 theme of improving water and sanitation access, aiming to alleviate pressure on limited water sources and foster peaceful coexistence between communities. Major General Ntem also highlighted the significance of international boundary pillars in preventing conflicts and safeguarding Ghana's territorial integrity, while lamenting the poor condition of some pillars along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border. He urged residents to assist in protecting these markers, emphasizing that their preservation is a shared responsibility vital for maintaining peace.

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For us as a commission, facilitating water access to you all reflects our conviction that effective boundary management must place people at its centre. It makes practical investments in human security, public health, peacebuilding and sustainable development along our shared boundaries.