Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire mark major border milestone with 37 new pillars
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have jointly commissioned 37 newly constructed international boundary pillars, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Joint Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Land Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise.
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have formally inaugurated 37 new boundary pillars, signaling the completion of the initial phase of their joint land boundary reaffirmation project. The 150-kilometre-long exercise, overseen by the Ghana Boundary Commission, received funding from the German Agency for International Cooperation and the African Union Border Programme.
The 48 Engineer Regiment of Ghana's Armed Forces acted as the project contractor. Two ceremonies, one in New Town, Ghana and the other in Diby, Ivory Coast, marked the milestones.
Major General Anthony Ntem, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, emphasized the significance of clearly defined and mutually respected boundaries for Africa's integration and cooperation. He highlighted how such boundaries foster free movement, trade, and regional unity. Dr Diakalidia Konate, the Executive Secretary of Côte d’Ivoire's National Boundary Commission, emphasized the need to make the international boundary more visible.
The reaffirmation exercise aims to enhance certainty, trust, and cooperation among the nations involved. German Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Matthias Veltin, reaffirmed Germany's commitment to African integration and border-related initiatives.
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