Nandom: The Nandom Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has conducted a sensitization program for young people in the Nandom Municipality, focusing on the rule of law and the critical role of youth in supporting state institutions in the fight against corruption.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Issahaque T. Angme, the Nandom Municipal Officer In-charge of the NCCE, highlighted that out-of-school youth, including those unemployed and in the informal sector, are significant players in Ghana's anti-corruption and governance framework. Mr. Angme noted that limited access to civic education often leaves these young individuals susceptible to corrupt practices and unaware of legal protections and accountability mechanisms.
The engagement was part of the 'Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption' project, organized by the NCCE in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit GMBH and co-funded by the European Union. Participants included out-of-school youth from various informal sectors such as hairdressers, welders, weavers, dressmakers, 'yellow yellow' riders, and tailors.
The initiative is being implemented across selected districts and municipalities in all 16 regions of Ghana. It aims to empower young people with practical knowledge of the rule of law, civic rights, and legal frameworks, such as the Whistleblower Act, and emphasize their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Mr. Angme emphasized that strengthening youth understanding of these areas is vital for cultivating a generation committed to integrity and transparency.
Reverend Father Dr. Stephen Koga, Chaplain of St. Theresa's Hospital in Nandom, educated participants on the concept of rule of law and corruption, stating that corruption affects all areas of life. He encouraged the youth to act responsibly to foster community development and highlighted various forms of corruption, including bribery, fraud, extortion, favoritism, and nepotism, along with the associated risks.
Chief Inspector Mr. Ankora Enoch Delali of the Ghana Police Service urged participants to report suspected corrupt practices in their communities, reassuring them of legal protections for whistleblowers. He also informed participants about the Public Order Act, which mandates notifying the police prior to demonstrations.
