NCCE Assin Foso Educates God is Good Basic School Pupils on Citizenship and Responsible Digital Conduct

The Assin Foso Office of the National Commission for Civic Education has engaged pupils of God is Good Basic School on constitutional rights, responsibilities, and responsible digital conduct as part of the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration.

The engagement was held under the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.” It sought to educate pupils on the 1992 Constitution, their rights and responsibilities as children, and the need to conduct themselves responsibly both in school and in the digital space.

Addressing the pupils, Mr. Amoah Bismak, Civic Education Officer, explained that the Citizenship Week Celebration is one of the Commission’s important programmes aimed at equipping young people with knowledge of the Constitution. He noted that children must be helped to understand their rights, duties, and responsibilities under the law so they can grow into responsible citizens.

Mr. Bismak encouraged the pupils to respect one another, show kindness, and support their colleagues whenever the need arises. He reminded them that good citizenship begins with simple actions such as obeying school rules, showing respect to teachers and classmates, helping others, and living peacefully with one another.

Touching on the digital age, he observed that the use of mobile phones and digital platforms among children has become common, although pupils are generally not permitted to use phones in school. He therefore urged them to be careful in their use of mobile phones and other digital devices outside school.

Mr. Bismak advised the pupils to stay away from cybercrimes and harmful online practices such as cyberbullying, online insults, impersonation, scams, and the sharing of false information. He encouraged them to use mobile phones and the internet positively for learning, research, communication, and other beneficial purposes.

He further reminded the pupils that responsible digital behaviour means respecting others online, avoiding harmful content, protecting personal information, and seeking guidance from parents, teachers, or trusted adults whenever they encounter suspicious or unsafe online activities.

The session formed part of the NCCE’s nationwide effort to promote civic awareness, constitutional values, and responsible citizenship among young people in Ghana.

The engagement ended with a call on the pupils to uphold discipline, respect the rights of others, use digital platforms responsibly, and contribute positively to their school, homes, and communities.