Ghana Boundary Commission Deepens Engagement In Volta Region To Strengthen International Boundary Governance

From 20th to 25th July 2025, the Ghana Boundary Commission, led by the Commissioner General, Brigadier General Anthony Ntem, embarked on a five-day field mission to four districts and municipalities in the Volta Region. The visit, which followed an earlier reconnaissance in June, was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s international boundary governance, promote cross-border cooperation, and raise public awareness on the relevance of boundary management to Ghana’s peace, security, and national development.

The mission focused on assessing the current state of Boundary Pillars 3A to 33, some newly constructed, and reinforcing collaboration with municipal and district authorities, traditional leaders, and security agencies. It also aimed to encourage community-level sensitisation on the protection of international boundary infrastructure and address pressing issues related to cross-border security, mobility, and encroachment.

Starting from Ketu North, the team paid a courtesy call on the Municipal Chief Executive, Reverend Martin Amenyake, and proceeded to the Segbe Border Post, where they engaged with both Ghanaian and Togolese security officials. Boundary Pillars within River Aka and surrounding areas were inspected for visibility and condition. In the Akatsi North District, the delegation held discussions with Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani, the District Chief Executive and Togbuiga Nyamekor Glakpe V, Paramount Chief of the Ave Dakpa Traditional Area, who underscored the critical role of traditional authorities in maintaining peace along the Ghana/Togo boundary. The team also conducted technical inspections of newly constructed pillars, from Pillars 8 to 12A, and interacted with security officers stationed at Batume Junction.

In the Agortime Ziope District, the inspection of Boundary Pillars 18 to 30 was accompanied by a visit to the Vedome D/A School, where the team engaged pupils and staff as part of a human-centred approach to awareness creation. The mission concluded in the Ho West Municipality with a courtesy call on the MCE, Hon. Peter Proffer, followed by inspections at key border crossing communities including Honuta, Shia, and Nyive, where Boundary Pillars 32 and 33 were assessed.

This mission reaffirms the Ghana Boundary Commission’s commitment to ensuring well-defined, peaceful, and secure international boundaries. It also highlights the value of inclusive stakeholder engagement, bringing together government, tradition, and communities in safeguarding Ghana’s territorial integrity.