Yendi NCCE Intensifies Public Education on Citizenship and Gender-Based Violence Through Radio Engagement

The Yendi Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has intensified public education on citizenship responsibilities and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through a radio sensitization programme aired on Sankara Radio in Yendi.

The programme, held on Friday, 12th June 2026, formed part of the Commission’s second-quarter public education activities aimed at promoting civic awareness, responsible citizenship, and social accountability among residents of the municipality.

Speaking as the resource person, Mr. Mohammed Yakubu Baba, Assistant Civic Education Officer (ACEO) at the NCCE Yendi Municipal Office, educated listeners on the concept of citizenship as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. He explained that citizenship comes with both rights and responsibilities and emphasized the need for every Ghanaian to contribute positively to national development.

Mr. Baba highlighted some of the key duties of citizens, including obeying the laws of the country, protecting public property, paying taxes, respecting the rights of others, and promoting peace, unity, and social cohesion. According to him, active citizenship is essential for strengthening democracy and ensuring sustainable national development.

Transitioning to the issue of Gender-Based Violence, Mr. Baba expressed concern about the increasing prevalence of abuse and exploitation affecting vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. He explained that Gender-Based Violence remains a serious social challenge with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

The discussion focused on various forms of Gender-Based Violence, including sexual exploitation, teenage pregnancy, child trafficking, child labour, and other harmful practices that undermine the dignity, safety, and well-being of victims. He noted that such acts often deprive victims of educational opportunities, affect their physical and mental health, and limit their ability to contribute meaningfully to society.

Mr. Baba stressed the importance of collective action in addressing these challenges and called on parents, guardians, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to play active roles in protecting children and vulnerable persons from abuse and exploitation.

He further encouraged community members to create safe and supportive environments where victims of abuse can seek help without fear of stigma or discrimination. According to him, protecting the rights of vulnerable persons is a shared responsibility that requires the commitment of all sectors of society.

The resource person also urged victims and witnesses of Gender-Based Violence to promptly report incidents to law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions for intervention and justice. He explained that reporting cases of abuse helps to protect victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and prevent future occurrences.

The interactive radio programme provided listeners with valuable information on their civic responsibilities and the need to support efforts aimed at preventing Gender-Based Violence. It also served as a platform for raising awareness on the importance of protecting vulnerable groups and promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and equality.

The engagement forms part of NCCE’s ongoing commitment to educating citizens on their constitutional responsibilities while fostering peaceful, inclusive, and resilient communities across the municipality.