Accra: The Ningo-Prampram office of the National Commission for Civic Education has organised the 2025 constitutional quiz among students in the municipality. Questions were focused on chapters of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, covering the rights and responsibilities of Ghanaians, current affairs, and the state of governance. The competition saw participation from three schools: Prampram D/A Basic 'A' School, Adonai Baptist W. M. W School, and the Bethel School Complex.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Prampram D/A Basic 'A' school emerged victorious, with Bethel School Complex securing second place and Adonai Baptist W.M.W. School finishing third. Mr. Oppong Mensah, the Ningo-Prampram District Director of the NCCE, explained that the competition aimed to test students' knowledge of the 1992 Constitution and other NCCE engagements. He highlighted that the primary goal of the NCCE is to instill knowledge, values, and attitudes that would help students become good citizens of Ghana.
Mr. Mensah emphasized the significance of the quiz slogan, 'Catch Them Young,' aligning with the NCCE's belief in the ease of imparting knowledge, civic responsibilities, and morals to pupils at an early age. This approach is expected to help students grow with an understanding of the constitution, guiding them to be responsible citizens in the future. He noted, however, that some schools do not permit civic educators to engage with pupils, and urged collaboration with teachers and school owners to achieve the NCCE's mandate and core values.
Mr. Mensah also encouraged students to take civic education seriously, as it is crucial for becoming responsible and law-abiding citizens. He appealed to non-governmental organisations and philanthropists to support the NCCE's mission to impart knowledge in the community and the country.
Mr. Emmanuel Buer Buernor, a Social Studies Tutor at Prampram D/A Basic 'A' School, praised the NCCE quiz for aligning with the new curriculum, which requires students to learn about their rights and responsibilities. He urged the NCCE to organise quizzes regularly to help students learn about the constitution and stay informed on current affairs.
Miss Lovelyna Dzifa Fianu, a student and contestant from Prampram D/A Basic 'A' School, expressed that the quiz provided an opportunity to learn about their rights and responsibilities, preparing them to be responsible citizens. She encouraged her peers to engage in educational activities and expressed pride in the knowledge gained from the competition.
