NCCE Nabdam Engages Kongo SHS Students on Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption with GIZ and EU Support

The Nabdam District Office of the National Commission for Civic Education has engaged students of Kongo Senior High School on accountability, the rule of law, ethical leadership, and the fight against corruption.

The civic education programme was held on 19th May 2026 on the campus of Kongo Senior High School. It brought together members of the Civic Education Club (CEC), teachers, and other students. The engagement was organised under the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme, with support from the European Union and GIZ.

Addressing the students, the Nabdam District Director of NCCE, Mr. Elbazar Joachim, underscored the need for young people to be disciplined, study hard, avoid examination malpractices, desist from rioting, and communicate responsibly. He also encouraged them to demand accountability from duty bearers and uphold ethical standards in matters relating to conflict of interest and influence peddling.

Mr. Joachim reminded the students that the sovereignty of Ghana resides in the people and that citizens have a duty to respect, protect, and uphold the laws of the country. He noted that respect for the rule of law remains essential to maintaining peace, discipline, and democratic development.

The Nabdam District Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Mrs. Patricia A. Ayichuru, who served as the resource person, educated the students on accountability, conflict of interest, influence peddling, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption. She explained that corruption weakens public institutions, undermines trust, and affects national development.

Participants took an active part in the discussions and listened attentively throughout the engagement. They pledged to obey school rules and regulations, avoid cheating in examinations, reject bribery, respect the rule of law, and promote transparency in their daily activities.

Ms. Cynthia Atia, a member of the CEC, expressed appreciation to the NCCE for the engagement. She said the programme had broadened their understanding of civic responsibility, accountability, discipline, honesty, and ethical leadership.

The CEC members and other students further expressed their commitment to respecting school policies, promoting the values of the 1992 Constitution, and helping to prevent conduct that undermines discipline and responsible citizenship.

The engagement formed part of efforts by the NCCE to address concerns about indiscipline, intolerance, examination malpractices, disregard for school rules, and other behaviours that could weaken democratic values if not properly addressed among young people.

The programme ended with a call on students to become responsible citizens, uphold the Constitution, respect lawful authority, and contribute to building a culture of integrity, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.