NCCE Assin Foso Mark Citizenship Week with upper Primary of Rail way Station B Basic School pupil's.

As part of activities marking the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Assin Foso Municipal Office, engaged pupils of Rai Way Station B School on the importance of responsible citizenship and constitutional values in the digital age.

The engagement was organized under the Citizenship Week theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online,” which seeks to educate school children on their rights and responsibilities as digital citizens while promoting safe and responsible use of technology.

Addressing the pupils, Civic Education Officer, Madam Adabiyatu Balali Iddrisu, explained that the Constitution of Ghana protects the rights and freedoms of citizens both online and offline. She noted that while digital technology provides opportunities for learning, communication, and personal development, it also requires responsible behaviour and adherence to constitutional principles.

Madam Iddrisu encouraged the pupils to critically assess and verify information before sharing it on social media and other digital platforms. She cautioned them against engaging in harmful online practices such as spreading fake news, cyberbullying, and sharing misleading information, which can negatively affect individuals and society.

Furthermore, she emphasized that every right comes with a corresponding responsibility. Using the right to education as an example, she explained that while every child has the constitutional right to receive an education, they also have the responsibility to attend school regularly, maintain good personal hygiene, and take their studies seriously in order to fully benefit from that right.

The Civic Education Officer also encouraged the pupils to cultivate values such as honesty, discipline, integrity, and trustworthiness. According to her, children are the future leaders of the country, and the development of a responsible and prosperous nation depends largely on the character and conduct of its young citizens.

She urged the pupils to become positive role models among their peers and to use digital platforms in ways that promote learning, respect, and responsible citizenship. She further reminded them that the NCCE is committed to nurturing responsible citizens who understand both their rights and their duties to society.

The interactive session provided an opportunity for pupils to ask questions and share their views on responsible online behaviour and citizenship. The programme successfully enhanced their understanding of constitutional values and the importance of upholding them both in the physical world and in digital spaces.

The National Commission for Civic Education remains committed to educating young people on their civic responsibilities and empowering them to become informed, responsible, and law-abiding citizens who will contribute positively to national development.