NCCE Oyibi Zonal Office Engages Dankamf School Complex Learners on Responsible Digital Behaviour

The Kpone Katamanso Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education, through its Oyibi Zonal Office, has engaged learners of Dankamf School Complex at Oyibi on responsible digital behaviour as part of activities marking the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration.

The sensitisation programme was held under the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.” It sought to educate learners on the responsible use of digital platforms and the need to uphold constitutional values in both physical and online spaces.

Led by Mr. Jones Yeboah, the session focused on key digital safety issues, including cyber fraud, misinformation, disinformation, cyberbullying, and other internet-related vices. Learners were taken through the importance of using digital platforms carefully, respectfully, and productively.

During the engagement, participants were educated on relevant provisions of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). They were advised to ensure that any content they post, comment on, or share online is truthful, respectful, and not harmful to others.

The facilitators explained that although the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression, such freedoms must be exercised with responsibility. They emphasised that responsible citizenship requires respect for the rights, dignity, privacy, and opinions of others, especially in the digital space.

Learners were further encouraged to verify information before posting or sharing it on social media platforms and online groups. They were reminded that false information can create fear, confusion, mistrust, and conflict in society.

Participants were also advised to protect their personal information online, including passwords, location details, private images, school information, and other sensitive details. They were cautioned against chatting with unknown persons online, clicking suspicious links, or engaging in activities that could expose them to fraud, abuse, identity theft, or other online threats.

The session also highlighted the dangers of cyberbullying. Learners were encouraged to reject online harassment, support victims, and report suspicious or unsafe online activities to parents, teachers, trusted adults, or appropriate authorities, including the Cyber Security Authority and the Ghana Police Service.

Mr. Yeboah urged the learners to use the internet primarily for educational and productive purposes, including research, learning, creativity, and positive communication. He encouraged them to see technology as a tool for self-improvement and national development when used responsibly.

At the end of the programme, the learners took a pledge to abstain from cyber fraud, avoid spreading false information, respect the opinions of others, use technology responsibly, and contribute towards building a better Ghana.

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