The Ghana Boundary Commission has commenced a critical field inspection exercise along the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire frontier, reinforcing the country’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, territorial clarity and long-term regional stability.

The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to reaffirm and clearly demarcate the international boundary between the two neighbouring states.

The inspection assesses progress on the construction of International Boundary Pillars, reviews staked-out locations for upcoming works, and engages local communities to secure their support.

This initiative helps prevent future boundary disputes and ensures border communities understand the reaffirmation process.

The exercise forms part of Stage One of Phase One of the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise, a landmark undertaking scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026.

Out of the 37 Main, Intermediate, Border Crossing and Terminus Pillars planned for this stage, 14 have so far been completed.

These include four Main Pillars and ten Intermediate Pillars, among them notable landmarks such as the historic Tano Pillar and the Farafarako International Boundary Pillar.

Speaking during the inspection, Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Anthony Ntem, explained that the Commission is constitutionally mandated to manage and protect Ghana’s international land, maritime and airspace boundaries.

He noted that many colonial-era markers have deteriorated or been destroyed over time, making the reaffirmation exercise necessary to safeguard Ghana’s sovereignty and avert potential conflicts.

He added that similar exercises are ongoing across West Africa in collaboration with neighbouring countries.

The pillar construction phase officially began in July 2025 with a stone-laying ceremony at New Town in the Jomoro Municipality, where the Terminus Pillar (Boundary Pillar 55) is located.

A joint staking-out exercise followed between November and December 2025, with construction commencing in January 2026.

The 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces is executing the project, supported by the Forestry Commission. According to the Officer-in-Charge, Lieutenant Clifford Abrokwah, the working party has been reinforced to accelerate progress despite the physically demanding terrain.

The team also paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Revenue Authority Sector Commander at the Elubo border, DCOI Joshua Krakue, who assured the Commission of the GRA’s full support in safeguarding Ghana’s territorial boundaries.