NCCE Deepens Civic Education Among Military Personnel at Michel Camp

The National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE, engaged military personnel at Michel Camp in an educational session aimed at deepening understanding of the duties and responsibilities of citizens under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. It also highlighted the mandate of the Commission in promoting civic awareness and democratic participation.

The programme formed part of the Commission’s continuing public education efforts to strengthen constitutionalism, civic consciousness, and national responsibility among all segments of the Ghanaian population. By engaging personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Commission sought to highlight the importance of shared civic values and the collective duty of citizens and institutions in safeguarding Ghana’s democratic order. The engagement also underscored the importance of sustained civic education within key national institutions whose roles are closely linked to peace, discipline, and national development.

At the session, the Director of Programmes at the NCCE, Dr. Imurana Mohammed, took participants through the constitutional obligations of citizens as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. He explained that citizenship goes beyond the enjoyment of rights and also requires a commitment to duties that sustain peace, order, and democratic governance. In this regard, he highlighted responsibilities such as upholding the rule of law, respecting national symbols and institutions, promoting national unity, protecting public property, and defending the Constitution of Ghana.

Dr. Mohammed emphasised the importance of performing these civic duties for national development and democratic stability. He noted that every citizen has a role to play in preserving constitutional rule and advancing the nation. He further outlined the mandate of the NCCE, explaining that the Commission exists to educate and empower Ghanaians to participate actively in democratic governance, uphold constitutional democracy, and build informed citizenship through continuous civic education.

Participants also had the opportunity to reflect on the place of discipline, patriotism, and national service within the broader framework of citizenship. The discussions explored how constitutional values can be translated into everyday conduct and institutional culture, particularly within bodies that play critical roles in national security and public service. This provided a useful platform for engagement on the connection between civic responsibility and institutional service to the nation.

Also present at the event was the Municipal Director for Kpone Katamanso, Mr. Seth Sotie, together with staff of the zonal office, who supported the presentation and interacted with the military personnel. Their presence reinforced the collaborative nature of the exercise and the Commission’s commitment to taking civic education to strategic institutions and communities across the country.

The engagement reinforced the Commission’s commitment to sustained civic education within key national institutions. Attendees expressed appreciation for the initiative and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding democratic principles, respecting constitutional order, and contributing to national development through responsible citizenship and service.