NCCE Angola Calls for Responsible Citizenship and Positive Values on National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Anloga Directorate, has urged Ghanaians to embrace positive values and responsible citizenship as the foundation for building a peaceful, united, and prosperous nation.

The call was made during a discussion on Radio Jubilee 106.9 FM as part of activities marking the 2026 National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving under the national theme, "Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want."

The program featured the Director of the NCCE Anloga Directorate, Togbi Hatsu III, and Ms. Emmanuella Woelikplim Afetorgbor, Civic Education Officer of the Directorate, who highlighted the importance of constitutional values and citizens' responsibilities in national development.

Speaking during the program, Togbi Hatsu III stated that Ghana's progress depends largely on the attitudes and values of its citizens. He identified patriotism, honesty, integrity, discipline, hard work, accountability, tolerance, respect for the rule of law, respect for human rights, and peaceful coexistence as essential values needed to achieve sustainable national development.

He encouraged citizens to reject corruption, indiscipline, violence, and selfishness, while demonstrating responsible citizenship through obedience to the laws, the protection of public property, the payment of taxes, and active participation in community development. According to him, every Ghanaian has a role to play in advancing national development through positive actions.

Touching on environmental responsibility, Togbi Hatsu III called on citizens to plant more trees, avoid indiscriminate construction, and refrain from building on waterways and wetlands. He noted that the recent flooding experienced in many parts of the country underscores the consequences of environmental degradation, stressing that its effects cut across political, religious, and social boundaries. He therefore urged the public to comply with environmental regulations and work collectively to preserve the environment for future generations.

He also reminded listeners that all genuine Ghana cedi denominations remain legal tender, emphasizing that refusing to accept any authentic Ghanaian currency is against the laws of the country.

Contributing to the discussion, Ms. Emmanuella Woelikplim Afetorgbor stressed that rights and responsibilities are inseparable and urged citizens to uphold the principles of the 1992 Constitution by demonstrating integrity, accountability, tolerance, and respect for one another in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

She further encouraged young people to become ambassadors of positive change by rejecting anti-social behaviors such as internet fraud, substance abuse, and irresponsible sexual behavior while actively participating in civic and community development initiatives. She noted that national transformation begins with individual commitment to good values and responsible conduct.

Ms. Afetorgbor also reminded the youth that the future belongs to them and encouraged them to prepare themselves through responsible living, hard work, and adherence to positive values in order to build a better Ghana.

The resource persons concluded by calling on all Ghanaians to recommit themselves to the ideals that unite the nation, emphasizing that building the Ghana everyone desires is a collective responsibility and not the sole duty of government.

The radio discussion forms part of the NCCE Angola Directorate's ongoing public education campaign to promote constitutional values, active citizenship, and national development.