Citizenship Week Celebration: Think before You Click - Tempane NCCE to Students

The Tempane District Office of the Commission, as part of the Citizenship Week Celebration, has cautioned the youth to be circumspect about their activities on social media. This call came up during separate engagements with students of Kpikpira Basic School and Redemption Presbyterian Basic School.

District Programmes Officer, Pasiba Williams, emphasised the need to think carefully before posting or sharing information online, avoid spreading misinformation, and respect differing opinions. He warned against sharing personal details such as passwords, Ghana Card numbers, or photographs with strangers.

Mr. Williams also indicated that the 1992 Constitution guides citizens to live peacefully and responsibly, yet the digital age demands that young people extend this responsibility to their use of online platforms.

While exercising caution in the digital space, he intimated that the students should not lose sight of safety measures pertaining to the use of electronic devices. He advised them to avoid using phones during thunderstorms to prevent electrocution, and be wary when handling phones near gas stoves to avert fire hazards. He reminded them that gadgets, when misused, can cause accidents that endanger lives, disrupt family relationships, and even affect academic progress.

Concluding his presentation, Mr. Williams stressed that online actions have real-life consequences, stating that digital footprints are perpetual, hence the need for self-awareness.