The Ada East Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has marked this year’s Constitution Week with a civic education programme, urging students to use social media responsibly and uphold the values enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The sensitisation programme, held at the Ada Technical Institute, sought to deepen students’ understanding of the Constitution, promote responsible citizenship and encourage positive behaviour in the digital space.
Madam Faustina Blewusi, Ada East Director of the NCCE, reminded the students that they were future leaders whose conduct, both offline and online, could shape their opportunities later in life.
She cautioned them against the irresponsible use of social media, stressing that their digital footprint could have lasting consequences.
“If you aspire to occupy any leadership position in the future, your past engagements online can be used against you. Think before you post, comment or share content because the internet never forgets,” she advised.
Madam Blewusi urged the students to refrain from spreading misinformation, engaging in cyberbullying, promoting hate speech, or sharing offensive content that could damage their reputations and limit their future educational, professional, and leadership opportunities.
Throwing more light on Constitution Week, she said the sensitisation campaign would be extended to more schools across the district to broaden civic education among young people.
She noted that the Directorate had recently organised Citizenship Week celebrations in basic schools to instil patriotism, discipline, respect and civic responsibility among pupils from an early age.
According to her, nurturing these values was essential to raising responsible and law-abiding citizens.
Madam Blewusi identified child labour, child trafficking, poor parental responsibility and the irresponsible use of social media as some of the major civic and social challenges confronting the Ada East District.
She said the NCCE was addressing these issues through sustained public education campaigns and community engagement to improve citizens’ understanding of their constitutional rights and civic responsibilities.
Beyond school outreach programmes, she said the Directorate also used its weekly civic education programme on local radio stations to educate the public on constitutional governance, peaceful coexistence, responsible citizenship and other issues of national interest.
She encouraged students to become ambassadors for good citizenship by respecting the country’s laws and contributing positively to national development.
