NCCE South Dayi District Educates Kpeve Model Basic School Pupils on Citizenship and Constitutional Values

In a bid to nurture a generation of responsible, patriotic, and law-abiding citizens, the South Dayi District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) engaged pupils and teachers of Kpeve Model Basic School on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as part of activities marking this year's Citizenship Week Celebration.

The educational engagement formed part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to deepen civic consciousness among school children and equip them with a better understanding of their rights, responsibilities, and the values enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The programme sought to instill in the pupils a sense of national identity, patriotism, discipline, and respect for democratic principles from an early age.

Addressing the pupils, the South Dayi District Director of NCCE, Mr. Mathias Segbefia, explained that the 1992 Constitution serves as the supreme law of Ghana and acts as the guiding framework for governance, citizenship, and national development. He described the Constitution as the country's “rule book,” stressing that every citizen, regardless of age, has a responsibility to respect and uphold its provisions.

Mr. Segbefia took the pupils through interactive lessons on constitutional values, citizenship responsibilities, and national identity. He educated them on some of their fundamental rights, including the right to education, freedom of expression, and protection under the law. At the same time, he emphasized that rights come with responsibilities, urging the pupils to be respectful, truthful, obedient, and mindful of their conduct both at school and at home.

Touching on civic responsibility, he encouraged the learners to contribute positively to society by respecting authority, obeying school rules, protecting public property, maintaining clean surroundings, and demonstrating kindness towards others. According to him, responsible citizenship begins with small daily actions that reflect good character and respect for community values.

As part of the engagement, pupils were also educated on the significance of Ghana’s national symbols, including the National Anthem and National Pledge. They were encouraged to recite and sing them with pride while understanding the values of unity, loyalty, and service to the nation embedded within them.

To make the session engaging and relatable, Mr. Segbefia employed role-play activities, question-and-answer sessions, and practical examples that enabled the pupils to actively participate and share their views. The interactive approach generated enthusiasm among the learners and reinforced key lessons on civic responsibility and patriotism.

The Assistant Headteacher of Kpeve Model Basic School expressed appreciation to the Commission for the timely and impactful engagement. He noted that such educational programmes play an important role in shaping the attitudes and character of young people and appealed to the NCCE to organize similar activities regularly.

The pupils, in turn, pledged to apply the lessons learned by being disciplined, honest, respectful, and patriotic in their daily lives.

The South Dayi District Directorate of the NCCE reaffirmed its commitment to "catching them young" by continuously educating school children on constitutional values, civic responsibilities, and the principles of good citizenship to help build a stronger and more responsible future generation.