Accra: As part of efforts to increase civic awareness among the youth, the Ablekuma Central Municipal National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has launched a civic education club at the Grace Preparatory School. The initiative aims to promote responsible citizenship among young people and deepen their understanding of Ghana's democratic values and constitutional rights.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Comfort Azalletey Lumorvi, the Ablekuma Central Municipal Director of NCCE, stated that the Commission was reactivating and establishing Civic Education Clubs in basic schools across the country. This initiative forms part of the Commission's core mandate to educate Ghanaians, especially the youth, on their civic rights and responsibilities.
She encouraged the students to actively learn and uphold the tenets of the Constitution, stressing that such knowledge would empower them to contribute meaningfully to national development and make informed decisions in their daily lives. Mr. Samuel Aguh, a Patron of the civic education club at Grace Preparatory School, emphasized the crucial role of school clubs in instilling societal values and civic responsibility in children from an early age.
Mr. Aguh stated the importance of inculcating societal values from an early age, believing that when children grow up with a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities, these principles become part of their character for life. He aims to engage children in learning about their role in society and to help them understand what is expected of them as future citizens.
He explained that such a club would expose the children to the Constitution at an early age, increase their desire to participate in shaping public discourse, and enable them to take up public positions when the need arises. Mr. Aguh indicated that schools were actively involved in providing students with opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.
The Programme Officer, Mr. Jibrael Ninson, urged private school proprietors to open their doors to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) for partnership to enhance civic education. He also encouraged the patrons of civic clubs to organize educative trips.
