Sekyere Central NCCE Challenges SDA SHS Students to Uphold Integrity and Practice Responsible Citizenship

The choices students make in examination halls, on social media and within their school communities can shape the citizens they become. This message guided a civic education engagement with students of SDA Senior High School in Nsuta, Ashanti Region.

The Sekyere Central District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr. Gordon Yeboah Opoku, encouraged the students to develop the discipline, integrity and sense of responsibility expected of good ambassadors of Ghana.

Taking them through key principles of the 1992 Constitution, Mr. Opoku explained that responsible citizenship begins with respect for established rules. He urged the students to obey school regulations, show respect to others and recognise the importance of lawful conduct both within and beyond the school environment.

Environmental responsibility also featured prominently in his presentation. He encouraged the learners to practise good sanitation, keep their surroundings clean and appreciate their individual roles in protecting the environment. Such habits, he stressed, should become part of their daily lives rather than occasional activities.

Turning to education, the District Director reminded the students to take their studies seriously and remain focused on their aspirations. He cautioned against examination malpractice, explaining that dishonest conduct could undermine their educational progress and jeopardise future opportunities.

Mr. Opoku also addressed the growing importance of responsible internet use. He urged students to exercise caution when posting photographs, comments and other material on social media, noting that online content can have lasting consequences, whether positive or negative.

By drawing on familiar situations, the Director sought to make constitutional principles relevant to learners' experiences and decisions. The discussion linked classroom discipline with wider civic values, encouraging students to understand that honesty, respect and responsibility are not limited to formal lessons about the Constitution. They are qualities to demonstrate through everyday decisions.

The students received the engagement enthusiastically and requested regular visits from the NCCE to deepen their understanding of civic responsibilities and other issues affecting young people.

The outreach reinforced the Sekyere Central Directorate's commitment to helping students develop sound judgement and positive habits as they prepare to contribute to national development.