Fanteakwa South NCCE Promotes Responsible Digital Citizenship Among Osino Pupils

Pupils of Osino Methodist Junior High School and Osino Islamic Junior High School in the Fanteakwa South District received practical lessons on responsible digital citizenship and constitutional values when the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) commemorated the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration in the schools on Wednesday, June 11, 2026.

The educational outreach, organized by the Fanteakwa South District Office of the NCCE, formed part of the nationwide Citizenship Week campaign under the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” with the sub-theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.”

The programme sought to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital space responsibly while promoting respect for the values and principles enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

Addressing learners at both schools, Mr. Patrick Addo, Civic Education Officer of the Commission, explained that constitutional values remain relevant in both physical and digital environments. He emphasized that the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities that guide citizens offline must equally guide their conduct online.

Mr. Addo urged pupils to use social media and other digital platforms responsibly by avoiding the spread of misinformation, respecting the rights and opinions of others, and using technology as a tool for learning and personal development. According to him, responsible online behaviour contributes to peaceful coexistence and strengthens Ghana’s democratic culture.

Transitioning from digital responsibility to patriotism and national values, Mr. Richard Annor, Assistant Civic Education Officer, encouraged the learners to develop a strong sense of patriotism and national pride. He reminded them that every citizen has a role to play in safeguarding Ghana’s democratic gains and promoting national development.

Mr. Annor urged the pupils to respect authority, obey school rules, and allow the principles of the Constitution to guide their decisions and actions both in school and in the digital space. He noted that young people who uphold positive values today are more likely to become responsible leaders and active citizens in the future.

The engagement was highly interactive, providing pupils with the opportunity to ask questions and share their views on social media usage, digital safety, and civic responsibility. The learners actively participated in discussions and pledged to uphold constitutional values in their daily lives and online activities.

The outreach, which commenced at 8:14 a.m. and ended at 10:24 a.m., successfully enhanced the pupils’ understanding of responsible digital citizenship and their role in protecting and promoting Ghana’s democratic principles.

Citizenship Week is an annual public education initiative of the NCCE aimed at deepening citizens’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities while fostering active citizenship, patriotism, and national development.

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