By Godwill Arthur-Mensah
Accra, June 16, GNA-– The Ghana Boundary Commission has commenced series of activities to climax the 2026 African Border Day with a humanitarian and development-focused initiative at Agatuse in the Bawku West District.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing peace, security, and collaboration among border communities.
In a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Unit of the Ghana Boundary Commission on Tuesday, it said the activities began with the commissioning of a mechanised borehole funded by the German Federal Foreign Office through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) under the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism.
It said a similar facility would be handed over to the Nakolo community in the Paga area of the Kassena Nankana West District on June 17.
Speaking on behalf of Major General Anthony Ntem, the Commissioner General of the GhBC, the Director for Research, Mr. John Tsotorvor, underscored the importance of sustainable water access in peacebuilding.
He noted that potable water is critical to promoting human security, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable boundary governance.
“The Ghana Boundary Commission is interested in the livelihoods of border residents, as they constitute one of our key stakeholders.
The 6th Strategic Objective of the Commission focuses on social intervention initiatives in deprived border communities,” Mr. Tsotorvor stated.
Mr James Ayamwego, the District Chief Executive for Bawku West, commended the Commission and IOM for the intervention, noting that water scarcity continues to pose challenges to livelihoods, sanitation, and peaceful coexistence in border areas.
He urged the assembly to establish a committee to oversee the borehole’s maintenance.
Mr Daniel Tagoe, the National Planning Officer at IOM, highlighted the role of basic resources like water in preventing conflict and expressed optimism that the borehole would serve as a source of unity.
As part of the celebration, the Commission donated 500 exercise books to Agatuse Primary/JHS, conducted health screening exercises for over 500 residents in Agatuse and Sapelliga, and sensitised stakeholders on its work and its implications for Ghana’s territorial sovereignty.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Godwill Arthur-Mensah
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