NCCE Upper East (Regional Office) Educates Baptist Basic School Pupils on Cyberbullying and Safe Internet Use

As part of the annual Citizenship Week Celebration, the Upper East Regional Office of the National Commission for Civic Education visited Baptist Basic School in Bolgatanga to sensitise pupils on cyberbullying and safe internet use.

The programme was held on 26th May 2026 at the school’s Assembly Hall. It formed part of efforts to promote digital safety awareness among school children and encourage responsible use of technology.

Addressing the pupils, Madam Bridget Akpanaba educated them on the meaning of cyberbullying, its causes, and the harmful effects it can have on victims. She explained that cyberbullying can affect a person’s confidence, emotional wellbeing, academic performance, and relationship with others.

Madam Akpanaba advised the pupils to use the internet responsibly and only for positive and beneficial purposes. She cautioned them that people can easily be impersonated online, and therefore they must be careful about the kind of friend requests they accept on social media and other digital platforms.

She further encouraged the pupils to avoid sharing personal information with strangers online. She urged them to seek guidance from parents, teachers, or trusted adults whenever they encounter suspicious activities, uncomfortable conversations, or harmful content on the internet.

Taking his turn, the Deputy Regional Director of the NCCE, Mr. Augustine Akugri, advised the pupils to use the internet mainly for educational purposes to support their academic work and personal development. He cautioned them to be mindful of the links they click while browsing online, stressing that some links may direct them to inappropriate or harmful websites.

Mr. Akugri also urged the pupils to report suspicious persons or online activities that seek to take advantage of them. According to him, staying alert, asking questions, and making wise decisions online will help children remain safe in the digital space.

The Headteacher of Baptist Basic School, Mr. Bukari, expressed appreciation to the NCCE for the visit. He noted that the education was timely, especially at a time when cyberbullying and other unsafe online behaviours are becoming common among children and young people.

Mr. Bukari assured the Commission of the school’s readiness to support future civic education engagements aimed at helping pupils become responsible, disciplined, and safety-conscious citizens both online and offline.