NCCE Greater Accra and Ga North Educate Western Hills School of Nursing Students on Responsible Digital Citizenship

The National Commission for Civic Education has engaged students of Western Hills School of Nursing at Asofan in the Ga North Municipality as part of activities marking the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration.

The programme, held on 26th May 2026, formed part of the Commission’s annual flagship activities aimed at deepening public understanding of the 1992 Constitution and promoting responsible citizenship, particularly among young people.

Speaking on the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” the Deputy Greater Accra Regional Director of the NCCE, Mrs. Gloria Amarkie Kudo, educated the students on the significance of Constitution Week and the relevance of the theme in an increasingly digital society.

Mrs. Kudo explained that the values of respect, responsibility, discipline, and civility that guide face-to-face interactions must also guide citizens’ conduct online. She cautioned against hate speech, misinformation, disinformation, cyberbullying, and other harmful practices that could undermine social cohesion, personal dignity, and national development.

She further highlighted the consequences of irresponsible digital behaviour and urged students to be mindful of the content they create, share, and consume on social media platforms. According to her, online actions can have lasting effects on a person’s reputation, educational opportunities, relationships, and future career prospects.

Emphasising the importance of responsible digital citizenship, Mrs. Kudo noted that ethical use of digital platforms contributes to peace, security, accountability, and national development. She encouraged participants to verify the authenticity of messages and information before sharing them to prevent the spread of falsehoods and harmful content.

As part of the educational session, she also drew attention to legal frameworks that support citizens’ rights, child protection, access to public information, and responsible civic participation. These included the 1992 Constitution, the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), and the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). She explained that these laws help promote constitutional awareness, child welfare, transparency, and informed participation in national life.

Also addressing the students, the Ga North Municipal Director of the NCCE, Ms. Mabel Munufie, advised participants to exercise caution in their use of digital platforms. She reminded them that information shared online could remain accessible for a long time, stressing that “the internet does not forget.”

Students and staff of Western Hills School of Nursing actively participated in the programme and expressed appreciation to the NCCE for the engagement. They described the session as insightful and relevant to their personal, academic, and professional development.

The Constitution Week engagement was organised by the Greater Accra Regional Office of the NCCE in collaboration with the Ga North Municipal Office as part of ongoing efforts to promote constitutional awareness, responsible digital citizenship, and active civic participation among Ghanaians.