NCCE Jaman South Educates the Public on Responsible Digital Citizenship with Pupils of NADA JHS

In an effort to promote safe, responsible and constitutionally guided use of digital platforms among young people, the Jaman South Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) organized a radio discussion with pupils of NADA Junior High School in Drobo.

The programme, aired on Kiss 97.5 FM in Drobo on 5th June 2026, formed part of activities marking the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration. It provided a practical platform for pupils to share their views on the opportunities and risks associated with the digital space under the theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.”

Speaking during the discussion, Mr. Matthew Dzoboku, a Civic Educator at the Jaman South Municipal Office of the NCCE, explained that Citizenship Week is one of the Commission’s flagship civic education programmes aimed at nurturing responsible, informed and active citizens from an early age.

He noted that the internet has become an important tool for learning, communication, creativity and civic participation, but cautioned that its benefits can only be fully realized when users act responsibly. Mr. Dzoboku emphasized that young people must understand that their online conduct has real consequences for themselves, their families, their schools and the wider society.

He encouraged pupils to uphold the values of the 1992 Constitution by respecting the rights and dignity of others, avoiding abusive language, verifying information before sharing it, and using digital platforms to promote peace, tolerance and national development.

Contributing to the discussion, Ms. Serwaa Evangelina, a pupil of NADA Junior High School and one of the panelists, observed that although the internet offers many benefits, it also exposes children and young people to serious risks. She identified misinformation, cyberbullying, online scams, and exposure to inappropriate content as some of the dangers confronting young internet users.

Ms. Evangelina urged her fellow learners to avoid harmful online practices and to become responsible digital citizens who use the internet for learning, personal development and positive social interaction.

Another participating pupil, Ms. Evelyn Acheampongmaa, encouraged her peers to remain focused on their education, noting that Ghana’s future development depends significantly on the discipline, values and success of the younger generation. She further reminded the public that the 1992 Constitution provides guidance for responsible conduct both online and offline.

According to her, words, comments and actions shared on digital platforms can either promote peace or create tension. She therefore called on the public, especially young people, to reject cyberbullying, avoid the spread of false information and report harmful or illegal online activities to parents, teachers or the appropriate authorities.

Listeners who called into the programme commended the NCCE for the timely and insightful discussion. They also appealed to parents, teachers and other stakeholders to pay closer attention to children’s use of digital platforms and support efforts to protect them from online risks.

The programme reinforced the NCCE’s commitment to promoting constitutional awareness, responsible citizenship and safe digital participation among young people in the digital age.