NCCE Educates Sege Community No. 2 JHS Pupils on Responsible Digital Citizenship

The Ada West District Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has educated pupils of Sege Community No. 2 Junior High School on responsible digital citizenship as part of activities marking the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration.

The engagement formed part of the Commission’s efforts to equip children with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital space safely and responsibly while promoting active citizenship among young people.

Addressing the pupils, resource persons from the Ada West District Office explained that children today increasingly use the internet and various digital platforms for learning, communication, entertainment, and social interaction.

While these technologies offer numerous opportunities, the resource persons noted that they also expose young users to several risks that require caution and responsible behavior.

The learners were educated on the dangers associated with cyberbullying, online scams, and the spread of false information. They were advised to be careful about the content they share online, avoid interacting with strangers on digital platforms, and verify information before forwarding or posting it to others.

The resource persons stressed the importance of responsible online behavior, urging the learners to treat others with respect in digital spaces, protect their personal information, and comply with laws governing internet use. The pupils were also encouraged to report incidents of cyberbullying and other harmful online activities to parents, teachers, or other trusted adults.

According to the Ada West NCCE, promoting responsible digital conduct among children is essential in an era where young people are increasingly active online. The office noted that civic education must evolve to address the realities of the digital age, where citizenship extends beyond physical communities to include conduct in virtual spaces.

The Commission emphasized that children are not only learners but also important voices capable of promoting positive change within their communities.

The resource persons further indicated that increased public awareness of child online protection has led parents, teachers, and members of the public to become more conscious of the risks children face in digital environments, adding that this heightened awareness is expected to contribute to safer online experiences for young people.

The Ada West District Office of the NCCE expressed optimism that sustained civic education efforts would reduce tolerance for harmful digital practices among pupils. The office also underscored the need for the continuous integration of digital citizenship into civic education program to ensure that schools and NCCE structures reinforce responsible online behavior beyond the Citizenship Week celebration.

The resource persons reminded the learners that the future of Ghana’s democracy depends on how well today’s children understand and practice the values enshrined in the 1992 Constitution, stressing that citizenship is no longer confined to physical spaces but also encompasses how individuals conduct themselves online.