NCCE Northern Regional Office Empowers Youth to Champion Rule of Law and Fight Against Corruption

The Northern Regional Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a Youth Leadership Empowerment Dialogue (YOUTH LED) to strengthen the capacity of young leaders to promote the rule of law, accountability, transparency and the fight against corruption in Ghana.

Held at the Tamale College of Education Auditorium, the programme formed part of the “Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight against Corruption” initiative under the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme, with support from GIZ and the European Union.

The dialogue brought together 70 participants, comprising 60 males and 10 females, from various tertiary institutions and youth organizations within the Tamale Metropolis. Participating groups included the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) and TESCON.

Representatives from the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale Technical University (TaTU), Community Health Nurses Training College, Pong-Tamale Veterinary College, Bagabaga College of Education (BACE) and Tamale College of Education (TACE) also participated. Activists Ghana, the Northern Regional Youth Network, organizations of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and other stakeholders were represented.

Among the dignitaries were the Northern Regional Director of the NCCE, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed; Mr. Abdul-Wahab Abdul-Wasiu of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ); Mr. Abdul-Aziz Hamid, Patron of the NCCE Civic Education Club, TACE Branch; and Dr. Abdul-Latif Alhassan, Head of the Social Science Department, Tamale College of Education.

The programme sought to equip youth leaders with knowledge and skills to promote transparency, accountability, ethical leadership and respect for the rule of law within their institutions and communities. Participants were reminded that young people have an important role to play in shaping Ghana’s democratic future and influencing positive change.

Speaking on corruption and good governance, resource person Mr. Abdul-Wahab Abdul-Wasiu highlighted the role of youth leadership in combating corruption. He explained concepts including conflict of interest, influence peddling, abuse of office, the rule of law and ethical leadership.

Mr. Abdul-Wahab encouraged participants to move beyond identifying corrupt practices and become active advocates for integrity, accountability and responsible leadership. He urged them to use their positions to influence positive behaviour and promote good governance.

The Northern Regional Director of the NCCE, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, also called on the youth leaders to uphold integrity in the discharge of their responsibilities. He encouraged them to demand accountability from duty bearers, promote transparency and ensure adherence to the rule of law.

An interactive session allowed participants to share views, ask questions and discuss practical ways young people could contribute to the fight against corruption. The discussions emphasized the need for youth leaders to serve as role models and promote ethical conduct among their peers.

At the end of the programme, leaders of the participating youth groups pledged their commitment to supporting anti-corruption efforts and promoting good governance within their institutions and communities. The dialogue strengthened their understanding of ethical leadership, accountability, transparency and the rule of law, while encouraging them to become champions of responsible citizenship and anti-corruption initiatives.