Residents of Agatuse in the Bawku West District are set to benefit from improved access to clean water following the commissioning of a new mechanized borehole by the Ghana Boundary Commission as part of activities commemorating the 2026 African Border Day.
The project, funded through the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism of the International Organization for Migration, aims to address challenges faced by border communities where access to essential services remains limited.
Beyond providing potable water, officials say the initiative is intended to enhance human security, improve living standards, and encourage peaceful coexistence among communities situated along Ghana’s borders.
Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Director of Research John Tsotorvor emphasized that access to safe drinking water is an important component of peacebuilding efforts, particularly in areas where competition over scarce resources can contribute to tensions.
He noted that improving the livelihoods of residents in underserved border communities remains a central objective of the Commission’s work and supports effective and sustainable border management.
The District Chief Executive for Bawku West District, James Ayamwego, praised the intervention, describing it as a vital project that will ease the burden on residents while promoting harmony among neighbouring communities. He also appealed for additional development support and recommended the creation of a local management committee to ensure the borehole is properly maintained.
Meanwhile, Daniel Tagoe highlighted the importance of access to essential services in reducing the risk of conflict and expressed optimism that the facility would serve as a symbol of unity and cooperation within the community.
As part of the celebrations, the Ghana Boundary Commission also donated 500 exercise books to pupils of Agatuse Primary and Junior High School and organised health screening exercises in Agatuse and Sapelliga, benefiting more than 500 residents.
The Commission is expected to continue its outreach activities with the commissioning of another mechanized borehole in the Nakolo community in the Kassena Nankana West District on June 17 as part of the ongoing African Border Day commemorations.
Source: 3news
