The ECOWAS Commission has formally handed over the site for the construction of a Twin Border Post (TBP) between Jendema in Sierra Leone and Bo Waterside in Liberia, marking a major step toward boosting trade and regional integration in West Africa.
The handover ceremony, was led by the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, who headed a joint high-level delegation from both countries to lay the symbolic foundation stone. The construction works, fully funded by ECOWAS, are expected to last 24 months.
Speaking at the ceremony, the ECOWAS Vice-President said the project reflects the regional body’s long-term development agenda.
“This Twin Border Post is a practical demonstration of our Vision 2050, which prioritizes seamless movement of people and goods across the region,” she stated. “We are building infrastructure that will make trade faster, safer, and more efficient for our citizens.”
According to ECOWAS, the Jendema–Bo Waterside facility is a key component of the regional transport facilitation programme, designed to cut transit times, improve customs efficiency, and enhance the overall experience of traders and travellers.
Officials noted that the Twin Border Post will also play a critical role in strengthening integration between border communities in Liberia and Sierra Leone, while improving connectivity along the important Praia–Dakar–Abidjan corridor.
The Jendema site in Sierra Leone covers 81,050.822 square meters (20.26 acres) of sparsely vegetated land, while the Bo Waterside site in Liberia spans 73,250 square meters (18.10 acres).
A senior ECOWAS transport official explained that the new structure will significantly reduce delays at the border.
“Once completed, this facility will harmonize procedures on both sides of the border and cut waiting times drastically,” he said. “It will be a game changer for cross-border trade.”
The delegation reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to creating a region where economic activities can flourish without unnecessary barriers.
“Our goal is simple: a West Africa where borders unite rather than divide,” the Vice-President added.
