NCCE Kintampo North Expands Citizenship Week Outreach to SDA Schools

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Kintampo North Municipality recorded its widest single-day outreach during the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration by engaging hundreds of pupils through simultaneous educational program at SDA Junior High Schools and SDA Primary Schools in Kintampo.

The innovative dual-facilitation approach enabled the NCCE to maximize coverage and effectively deliver civic education messages to learners across multiple schools in a single morning. The engagements formed part of activities marking the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration under the national theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.”

Mr. Richard Tii Zangine, an EPL Fellow attached to the NCCE Kintampo North Municipal Office, led the sessions at SDA JHS A, B and C, while Madam Patience Ataa Donteajeme, Assistant Civic Education Officer (ACEO), simultaneously facilitated activities at SDA Primary A, B and C.

The facilitators adapted the presentations to suit the age groups of the pupils, ensuring that key messages on constitutional responsibilities and responsible digital citizenship were well understood. Rather than relying on lectures, the sessions encouraged active participation and drew on pupils’ own experiences in the digital space.

At the junior high school level, pupils participated in peer-led discussions on issues such as misinformation, cyberbullying and responsible social media use. These discussions were linked to the civic obligations outlined in Article 41 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.

At the primary level, pupils engaged in age-appropriate activities designed to help them understand that values such as honesty, respect and responsibility should guide their conduct both offline and online.

The engagements were guided by the Citizenship Week sub-theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.” Pupils explored the concept of digital citizenship, discussed the dangers associated with irresponsible online behavior, and learned practical ways to protect themselves and others while using digital platforms.

The interactive nature of the program generated enthusiastic participation from pupils, many of whom related the lessons directly to their daily experiences online. The discussions highlighted the growing awareness among young people of their role in promoting responsible digital engagement.

One pupil captured the essence of the program by stating, “We may be young, but we are citizens, and what we do online matters for Ghana.”

The statement reflected the impact of the engagement and the broader objective of the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration, which seeks to nurture a generation of responsible and constitutionally conscious digital citizens.

By the end of the sessions, pupils left with a deeper appreciation of their civic responsibilities and a renewed commitment to applying constitutional values in their online interactions, contributing positively to Ghana’s democratic development.