Tema: Madam Gifty Agyiewaa Badu, the Tema Metro Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has appealed to the Tema Traditional Council to support civic education activities within the traditional area. Madam Badu made the appeal during a working visit to the Traditional Council, aimed at building partnerships with stakeholders. She emphasized the crucial role traditional leaders play in community development, making their collaboration essential to the Commission's work.
According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Badu highlighted the importance of the council's support in NCCE activities through their presence, mobilization of community members, and provision of guidance. She stated, "The Council's involvement will enrich our programmes and enhance our efforts to promote civic awareness and national unity." The NCCE Director explained that the commission, established under the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana, is tasked with educating Ghanaians on their rights and responsibilities.
Madam Badu further explained that the NCCE's work is guided by quarterly activity plans and year-round initiatives addressing national priorities. She noted that the commission operates in all 16 regions and 265 districts in Ghana, with programmes guided by an annual theme. One of the commission's flagship initiatives, Citizenship Week, focuses on instilling civic values in pupils at basic schools.
Asafoakye Nii Gbemi of the Tema Traditional Council welcomed the initiative, describing the visit as timely and important. He assured the NCCE of the Council's willingness to collaborate but also called for greater logistical and financial support to enhance joint programme success. He acknowledged the Council's occasional absence from programmes due to overlapping assignments but pledged closer cooperation with the Commission.
Meanwhile, as part of the partnership programme, the Tema Metro NCCE also visited the Tema Imam, Adam Abubakar, who called for increased community support and a return to core religious values. Imam Abubakar emphasized fulfilling duties, supporting one another, and strengthening institutions that uphold moral and civic principles. He highlighted the mosque's efforts to educate its congregation on civic responsibilities, expressing concern over a perceived societal drift from core principles, especially among the youth.
Imam Abubakar urged those with financial means to support institutions promoting moral and civic education, emphasizing that "service to humanity is service to God."
