The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Anthony Ntem, received a two-member delegation from Conciliation Resources at his office today. The delegation comprised Mr Jonathan Cohen, Executive Director, and Dr Nansata Saliah Yakubu, the West Africa Programme Director.
Conciliation Resources is an international organisation dedicated to preventing violent conflict and promoting peaceful societies through mediation, dialogue, and research. In West Africa, its work focuses on addressing the spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel into coastal states by strengthening cross-border cooperation and community-based peace initiatives.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr Saliah Yakubu reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Ghana Boundary Commission, particularly in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. She highlighted that the strong and longstanding relationships between the Commission and its counterparts in neighbouring countries provide a solid foundation for the successful implementation of ongoing and future initiatives in Ghana.
In response, the Commissioner-General welcomed the delegation and acknowledged the productive partnership between the Commission and Conciliation Resources. He emphasised the importance of moving beyond dialogue to tangible interventions, particularly by equipping youth in marginalised border communities with employable skills. He noted that empowering young people is critical to strengthening community resilience and advancing sustainable peacebuilding efforts.
