The joint initiative is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026
The Ghana Boundary Commission has begun a field inspection exercise along the Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire border as part of efforts to strengthen territorial integrity and promote regional stability.
The exercise forms part of stage one of the first phase of the Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise, a joint initiative expected to be completed by March 31, 2026.
On February 13, 2026, the inspection is to assess the progress of the construction of international boundary pillars, reviewing marked locations for upcoming works, and engaging border communities to secure local support and prevent future disputes along the frontier.
Out of 37 pillars earmarked for this phase comprising 12 main pillars, 22 intermediate pillars, two border crossing pillars and one terminus pillar — 14 have so far been completed.
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These include four main pillars and 10 intermediate pillars.
Construction began in January 2026 following a joint staking-out exercise conducted between November and December 2025.
Among the key sites inspected were the historic Tano Pillar and the Farafarako International Boundary Pillar, both considered critical reference points in the boundary demarcation process.
Speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Anthony Ntem, said that, “the Commission is constitutionally mandated to manage and protect Ghana’s international land, maritime and airspace boundaries.”
He explained that several colonial-era boundary markers have deteriorated over time due to vegetation overgrowth and human activities, making the reaffirmation exercise necessary to safeguard Ghana’s sovereignty and prevent potential conflicts.
The pillar construction phase officially commenced in July 2025 with a stone-laying ceremony at New Town in the Jomoro Municipality, the site of the Terminus Pillar, also known as Boundary Pillar 55.
The project is being executed by the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces with support from the Forestry Commission, while the Ghana Revenue Authority at the Elubo border has also pledged its cooperation to ensure the successful completion of the exercise.
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