Accra: To commemorate Ghana's 68th Independence Anniversary, the National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalized activities for the period.
According to Ghana News Agency, the NCPC announced that the planned activities would include the commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident scheduled for Friday, February 28. Additionally, the finals of a nationwide school quiz competition are set for Sunday, March 2, 2025, and the finals of a nationwide debate competition will take place on Tuesday, March 4. The President's School Children Awards Programme is slated for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
The statement further detailed that a ceremonial parade at the forecourt of the Presidency would occur on Thursday, March 6, 2025. In preparation for the February 28 events, the Communications Sub-committee of the NCPC will begin distributing informational and educational content across television, radio, and social media. This initiative aims to rekindle interest and increase participation among the youth and general public in this significant national event, while also honoring the nation's heroes.
The statement also mentioned plans to share historical content regarding the events leading up to the February 28, 1948 shooting of three ex-servicemen. As part of the educational efforts, an X-space conversation will be hosted on the theme 'Changing face of Civil Protests in Ghana: Lessons from the past and present.'
The media, including radio, television, online, and print outlets, are encouraged to host and publish discussions to promote the anniversary theme and activities, thereby deepening public engagement. The wreath laying ceremony is scheduled to occur at the Nationalism Park at 0800 hours on February 28 and will be broadcast live and streamed on multiple platforms.
The NCPC urges media, bloggers, and the public to actively participate by sharing information with their audiences. They look forward to widespread participation and engagement and plan to update Ghanaians on the remaining activities in due course.
