NCCE Ga Central Educates Ahobrase Montessori Pupils on Responsible Social Media Use

Pupils of Ahobrase Montessori School have been reminded that what they post, share, or comment on online matters to their safety, dignity, and Ghana’s democratic values.

The call was made by the Ga Central Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education during the 2026 Annual Citizenship Week Celebration held at Ahobrase Montessori School at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region on Tuesday, 26th May 2026.

The programme was organised under the national theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” and the sub-theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.” It sought to educate pupils on their rights and responsibilities as young citizens and encourage them to conduct themselves responsibly both online and offline.

Speaking to the pupils, the resource person, Miss Anita Appiah, educated them on the rights and responsibilities of Ghanaian children. She explained that while children have the right to express themselves, that right must be exercised with respect, discipline, and consideration for the rights and dignity of others.

Miss Appiah advised the pupils to think carefully before posting, sharing, or commenting on social media. She encouraged them to practise respectful communication, avoid abusive language, and use digital platforms in ways that promote peace, truth, and positive interaction.

She further cautioned the children against sharing personal information with strangers on the internet, adding that careless online behaviour could expose them to danger. Pupils were also urged to reject cyberbullying, report harmful online conduct to trusted adults, and support colleagues who may become victims of online abuse.

According to Miss Appiah, the Citizenship Week Celebration remains one of the NCCE’s flagship programmes aimed at instilling good values, civic responsibility, patriotism, and respect for constitutional principles in citizens, especially the younger generation.

She reminded the pupils that safeguarding Ghana’s democratic values is a shared responsibility and must not be taken for granted. “As children, you may be young, but you are also citizens. What you do online matters for Ghana,” she concluded.