Ahwiaso Community Sensitized on Corruption, Child Protection, Tax Compliance and Sanitation

The Adansi Asokwa Office of the National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, engaged nursing mothers, pregnant women, patients at the Out-Patient Department, and other residents of Ahwiaso in a public education exercise on corruption, child protection, tax compliance, and proper waste disposal.

The sensitization programme formed part of efforts to promote civic awareness on issues that directly affect community wellbeing and national development. The engagement brought together members of the public at the health facility and within the community, creating an opportunity to discuss responsibilities that are essential to building a lawful, healthy, and informed society.

During the session, participants were educated on the need to support the fight against corruption by rejecting dishonest practices that weaken accountability, erode public trust, and hinder national progress. They were encouraged to appreciate the role of every citizen in promoting integrity, transparency, and responsibility in everyday life.

Attention was also given to child protection, with emphasis on the responsibility of parents, guardians, and community members to safeguard the rights, safety, and welfare of children. The discussion highlighted the importance of creating safe and supportive environments that enable children to grow, learn, and develop properly.

On tax compliance, the facilitators explained that paying taxes is an important civic duty and a vital means of supporting national development. Participants were reminded that tax revenue contributes to the provision of essential public services and were therefore encouraged to avoid tax evasion and comply with their obligations to the state.

Improper waste disposal also featured prominently in the engagement. Participants were urged to adopt proper sanitation practices and to dispose of waste responsibly in order to keep their surroundings clean, prevent disease, and protect public health. The discussion emphasized that environmental cleanliness remains a shared responsibility that requires collective action.

The session was facilitated by Jacqueline Mahu, Francis O. Arthur, and Anabel Boatemaa, who led the discussions and responded to concerns raised during the engagement. The programme provided a useful platform to interact with the Ahwiaso community on issues of public concern while reinforcing the importance of responsible conduct in everyday life.