NCCE Akatsi South Sensitizes Nursing Mothers on Child Protection

The Akatsi South Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has intensified its public education on child protection through a sensitization programme for nursing mothers at the Shell-Tobacco Block in Akatsi.

The programme, held on May 12, 2026, at the NCCE premises, focused on child exploitation and abuse, with emphasis on the need for parents, particularly mothers, to protect and promote the welfare of their children.

Facilitated by Ms. Emefa Attipoe, the session educated participants on the increasing cases of child exploitation and abuse in the Municipality and across the country. She urged parents to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their children from harmful practices and abusive situations.

Ms. Attipoe explained that children are vulnerable and therefore require proper guidance, care, and close monitoring from parents and guardians.

She advised mothers to show love and appreciation to their children while paying close attention to their movements, peer associations, and general well-being.

According to her, parental care, supervision, and open communication remain essential tools in safeguarding children against negative influences in society. She noted that when parents build trust with their children, it becomes easier for children to speak up when they face threats, discomfort, or abuse.

Touching on institutional responses to child protection, Ms. Attipoe emphasized the need for continued collaboration among families, communities, state institutions, and relevant stakeholders. She noted that protecting children’s rights and welfare requires collective responsibility and prompt action whenever suspected cases of abuse or exploitation are identified.

She encouraged participants to report suspected cases of child abuse and exploitation to the appropriate authorities for timely intervention. She further reminded the mothers that silence and inaction often worsen the risks children face, especially when abuse occurs within familiar environments.

The programme formed part of the NCCE’s continuous public education efforts aimed at promoting responsible parenting and raising awareness of the dangers associated with child exploitation and abuse. The initiative also reminded parents of their critical role in nurturing children in safe, caring, and supportive environments.

The sensitization exercise ended on a positive note, with participants expressing appreciation to the NCCE for organizing the programme. Many of the nursing mothers described the session as timely and educative, indicating that it had deepened their understanding of the need to pay closer attention to the upbringing, safety, and well-being of their children.