The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that Ghana is intensifying its efforts to enhance border security and regional cooperation through landmark initiatives led by the Ghana Boundary Commission.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, the minister disclosed that Ghana has completed the first phase of a 150-kilometre joint boundary reaffirmation exercise with Côte d’Ivoire along the Western Region.
The project, which involved high-resolution auto-photo mapping, aims to tighten security and improve border management, noting, “This is a proactive step to prevent future threats and promote peace along our borders.”
“A similar 350-kilometre border reaffirmation exercise has also been conducted with Togo, targeting the growing menace of smuggling, irregular migration, and other cross-border crimes.”
The Minister revealed that such collaborations are essential to Ghana’s long-term security strategy, adding that four joint maritime inspections have been carried out with Côte d’Ivoire, confirming full compliance with agreed maritime boundaries.
Minister Armah-Kofi Buah emphasized the significance of these checks, especially in light of previous maritime disputes between the two countries, noting that beyond security operations, the Ghana Boundary Commission is addressing root causes of instability in border regions.
He added “Through the Mitigation of Destabilizing Transnational Organized Crime Project (Phase II), the Commission has reached over 4,600 residents in 20 border communities across the Upper West and Savannah regions.”
He highlighted that the initiative provides skills training, public education, and sensitization to promote sustainable livelihoods and reduce the vulnerability of communities to criminal networks.
“These efforts are helping to build resilience and economic alternatives for our border communities,” he said.
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Source: Comfort Sweety Hayford/ATLFMNEWS
