NCCE Assin Foso Office Inspires Pupils During Citizenship Week

The Assin Foso Office of the Commission has engaged pupils of Alhuda Islamic Basic School and St. Mary’s Catholic School A, B, and C as part of this year’s Citizenship Week celebration, encouraging them to embrace responsible citizenship both offline and online.

Civic Education Officers, Adabiyatu Balali Iddrisu and Yvonne Fosu, together with a National Service Person, Theresa Avoka, led the sessions, which highlighted the importance of rights, responsibilities, and digital safety under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

At Alhuda Islamic Basic School, Ms. Iddrisu explained that rights such as education and freedom of expression must be balanced with responsibilities. She indicated that pupils must attend school to enjoy their right to education, warning against fake news and cyberbullying. She also drew connections between Islamic teachings of honesty and respect and the constitutional duties outlined in Article 41.

Meanwhile, at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Ms. Avoka emphasised that being a responsible citizen reflects the Catholic values of truth and love for one’s neighbour. She urged pupils to safeguard their personal information online and avoid spreading false news. Ms. Fosu added on by encouraging the young learners to report cases of sexual harassment and to keep parents informed of their movements for their safety.

The interactions concluded with pupils pledging to be responsible digital citizens and reaffirming their commitment to upholding civic values in the digital age.