NCCE GA WEST MUNICIPALITY COMMEMORATES CITIZENSHIP WEEK CELEBRATION AT MOTHER AND CHILD BASIC SCHOOL

As part of the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration, the Ga West Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education engaged pupils of Mother and Child Basic School on responsible digital citizenship and constitutional values.

The engagement was held on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, under the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” and the sub-theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.” It sought to help pupils understand their rights, duties, and responsibilities as young citizens in an increasingly digital society.

Facilitating the session, Mr. Castro Kofi Appiah, Civic Education Officer, educated the pupils on the need to use digital platforms responsibly, safely, and respectfully. He explained that the internet provides many opportunities for learning, communication, creativity, and access to information, but also presents risks when used carelessly.

Discussions during the engagement focused on misinformation, disinformation, cybercrime, digital fraud, cyberbullying, online abuse, and other harmful digital practices. Pupils were encouraged to verify information before sharing it, avoid spreading false content, and be careful about the people they interact with online.

Mr. Appiah urged the pupils to protect their personal information, including their home addresses, passwords, school details, private pictures, and other sensitive information. He reminded them that what they post, share, or comment on online can affect their safety, dignity, reputation, and future opportunities.

He further encouraged the learners to respect the rights and dignity of others in the digital space. According to him, responsible digital citizenship requires truthfulness, discipline, tolerance, respect, and the ability to use technology in ways that promote peace and positive interaction.

Mr. Appiah emphasised that young people have an important role to play in upholding the 1992 Constitution both online and offline. He noted that children must learn to use digital platforms in ways that reflect constitutional values such as respect for the rule of law, protection of rights, peaceful coexistence, and responsible participation in national life.

To conclude the programme, the pupils took a Digital Citizenship Pledge, committing themselves to think before posting, protect their personal information, respect others online, report harmful or unlawful online activities, and uphold the Constitution of Ghana in both physical and digital spaces.

The programme formed part of the NCCE’s continuous efforts to nurture responsible, informed, and active young citizens who can contribute positively to Ghana’s democratic development in the digital era.