Heads of National Boundary Commissions in West Africa are holding a three-day seminar to collectively tackle territorial challenges among the West African states.
The three-day meeting provides a unique platform for engagement in meaningful discussions on efforts towards cross-border management, challenges and opportunities of member states. It is also to enable member states to explore ways to create synergies that would facilitate the creation of effectively managed boundaries and borders crucial for trade, cultural exchange and cooperation. As part of the seminar, the group paid courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House.
President Akufo-Addo reminded them of the critical nature of their role in preventing conflicts over natural resources.
He pledged the support of government in securing the territorial integrity of the country.
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Emmanuel Kotia, said the meeting will draw up modalities for the establishment of a coordination mechanism between national and regional actors for better articulation implementation of border governance strategies and managing boundaries.