Krowor: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Krowor Municipality has successfully organized an inter-school civic education quiz competition aimed at enhancing civic awareness among students.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event was held at St. Peter's Anglican Church, bringing together students from various public schools to assess their understanding of citizenship, governance, and national values. Participating schools included Nungua Kroma One Junior High School (JHS), St. Peter's Anglican Two School, and Nungua Kroma Seven and Four JHS. The quiz focused on topics such as the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the responsibilities of citizens, governance structures, and current affairs.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Nancy Adu-Asamoah, the Krowor Municipal Director of NCCE, emphasized the importance of the quiz in promoting patriotism and active participation in national development. She highlighted the initiative as part of the NCCE's nationwide school outreach program, which aims to instill democratic principles, rule of law, and national unity among the youth as part of the citizenship week celebrations.
Mrs. Adu-Asamoah stated, "We've been having civic education classes with them, so from time to time we have to test them to see if they are picking up what we are teaching them." She also noted the significance of civic education in shaping national consciousness and nurturing leadership qualities in the youth.
The NCCE Director expressed satisfaction with the participants' knowledge and stressed the need for financial support to organize more educational programs across the municipality. She advised students to uphold respect, remain committed to their studies, and actively engage in community service to develop into responsible leaders.
Mr. Daniel Akonsi, representing the Krowor Municipal Education Directorate, praised the NCCE for their efforts and encouraged students to focus on their studies. He commended the Commission for their dedication to promoting democratic principles, which he stated would benefit national development and governance in the future.
The competition concluded with Nungua Kroma One JHS emerging as the winners with 69 points, followed by St. Peter's Anglican Two JHS with 61 points, and Nungua Kroma Seven and Four JHS securing third place with 52 points. All contestants received certificates and gifts, while each school patron received a parcel and two copies of the 1992 Constitution for their school library.
