Officials from the Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) and their counterparts in Burkina Faso conducted a joint inspection of international boundary pillars at Paga, Upper East Region. This was to address encroachment and prevent potential boundary disputes between the two countries.
Major General Dr. Emmanuel Kotia, CEO of GhBC, highlighted the importance of resolving encroachment issues along the Paga-Burkina Faso border, pointing at the need to adhere to international law. The visit was an opportunity for both parties to discuss practical solutions to deal with the problem.
Colonel Henry Kwaku Badasu, Director of Operations at GhBC, outlined the extent of the Ghana-Burkina Faso boundary, spanning approximately 590 kilometers, with both river bodies and land boundaries.
Madam Salimata Dabal, representing Burkina Faso’s National Boundary Borders, mentioned efforts to reaffirm the margins over the years, acknowledging challenges such as destroyed boundary pillars and border encroachments.
Mr. Laud Ofori Afrifa, Deputy Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service, underlined the importance of border security and announced plans to remove temporary structures facing the Burkinabe border post.
Mr. Boniface Gambila, Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, stressed the significance of peaceful coexistence along the boundary line, underscoring the importance of adhering to boundary agreements for international cooperation and harmony.
Source: GNA
