NCCE Nadowli-Kaleo District Engages 1,780 Pupils in 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration.

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Nadowli-Kaleo District has successfully concluded its 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration, reaching 1,780 pupils across fifteen basic schools with civic education on responsible digital citizenship and constitutional values.

The week-long outreach was organized under the national theme, "Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility," and the sub-theme, "Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online." The initiative sought to equip pupils with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to become responsible citizens both offline and online.

The exercise, led by the District Director of the NCCE, Mr. Emmanuel Der Tambile, engaged 795 male and 985 female pupils through interactive educational sessions. He reminded the pupils that the 1992 Constitution governs their conduct not only in their homes, schools, and communities but also in the digital space.

Mr. Tambile explained that while the Constitution guarantees fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, those rights must be exercised responsibly. He urged the pupils to think critically before posting, commenting on, or sharing information online, to verify information before forwarding it, to safeguard their personal data, to avoid cyberbullying, and to use digital technology to support learning, creativity, and positive social interactions. He encouraged them to become ambassadors of responsible digital citizenship in their schools and communities.

The program also featured officials from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), led by Mr. Tenzagh Caezar, who educated the pupils on the dangers of substance abuse. He cautioned them against the use of illicit drugs and other harmful substances, explaining that substance abuse can negatively affect their health, academic performance, decision-making, and future opportunities.

Mr. Caezar further encouraged the pupils to resist peer pressure, cultivate positive friendships, and seek guidance from parents, teachers, and other trusted adults whenever they encountered situations involving drugs or substance use. He stressed that staying away from substance abuse is an essential part of becoming responsible and productive citizens.

Management of the fifteen basic schools commended the NCCE for the timely educational initiative, describing the messages delivered as relevant and impactful. They expressed confidence that the program would contribute to nurturing a generation of informed, responsible, and digitally conscious young citizens capable of contributing positively to national development.