The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaji, has attended the Regional Meeting of the Platform for the Exchange and Coordination of Border Area Management in West Africa, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 7th to 10th April 2026.

The Head, Information, Press, and Public Relations at the agency, Chinwe Udouwem, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

The high-level meeting brought together heads of national boundary commissions from West African countries, alongside key international organisations, including the African Union Commission, the German International Cooperation supporting the African Union Border Programme, the International Organisation for Migration, and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development.

The Platform for the Exchange and Coordination of Border Area Management serves as a strategic collaboration mechanism for managing border areas across the West African sub-region. The meeting attracted participants from ECOWAS and AES member states.

The Minister of Integration of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Mr Adama Dosso, who declared the meeting open, highlighted the historical complexities of African borders and underscored the importance of PECOBOM in addressing emerging security challenges in the region.

During the technical sessions, participants deliberated on key frameworks, including the Regional Cooperation Charter on Border Governance and an Administrative Procedures Manual.

A three-year Regional Action Plan was also adopted to align border governance initiatives with regional priorities on peace, security, and enhanced cross-border cooperation.

Nigeria’s contributions to the formulation of the Regional Action Plan were guided by its national priorities in border management, security, and community resilience.

Adaji also participated in a panel discussion on Experience Sharing and Good Practices in Cross-Border Cooperation, where he highlighted Nigeria’s over four decades of experience and leadership in cross-border collaboration. Nigeria’s experience was widely acknowledged and commended by participants.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for Nigeria to deepen engagement with stakeholders and partner institutions working towards improved cross-border governance and stability in West Africa.