Citizenship Week Celebration: NCCE Oyibi Zonal Office Engages Accra Grammar School on Responsible Digital Citizenship

In commemoration of the National Commission for Civic Education’s annual Citizenship Week Celebration, the Oyibi Zonal Office under the Kpone Katamanso Municipality has engaged students of Accra Grammar School in Oyibi on responsible digital citizenship and constitutional values.

The engagement, held at the school’s assembly hall, focused on the 2026 Citizenship Week theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.” It sought to educate students on how to use digital platforms responsibly while remaining conscious of their rights, duties, and responsibilities as young citizens.

During the session, the students were advised to remain vigilant whenever they use the internet and to be mindful of the content they post, share, and consume online. They were reminded that the digital space offers many opportunities for learning, communication, creativity, and self-expression, but also comes with risks that require caution and discipline.

The learners were taken through some of the dangers associated with the misuse of digital platforms, including misinformation, disinformation, cyber fraud, cyberbullying, impersonation, and other harmful online practices. They were encouraged to verify information before sharing it and to avoid spreading content that could mislead others, damage reputations, or disturb public peace.

As part of the education, students were further encouraged to promote tolerance, respect, and responsible behaviour in the digital space. They were reminded that online interactions must reflect the values of good citizenship, including respect for the dignity and rights of others.

To guide their online conduct, the learners were introduced to the acronym FRRT, which means that every online post should be Factual, Respectful to others, Reputation-conscious, and Truthful. The officers explained that this simple guide would help students think carefully before posting, commenting, or sharing information online.

The engagement also encouraged the students to see themselves as young defenders of Ghana’s constitutional democracy. They were urged to use digital platforms to promote truth, peace, tolerance, and national unity, rather than becoming agents of abuse, falsehood, or division.

The programme formed part of the NCCE’s broader effort to nurture responsible, informed, and constitutionally conscious young citizens who can uphold democratic values both online and offline.