By Gilbert Azeem Tiroog
Kongo (U/E), Dec 3, GNA – The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Tempane District in the Upper East Region has engaged youth groups at Kongo, a sub community in the Tempane District as part of efforts to prevent violent extremism and radicalization.
The engagement also aimed at fostering peace, tolerance and civic responsibility while augmenting the youth’s understanding of social cohesion, community-based mechanisms, including identifying early warning signs and basic community-based strategies for countering arms proliferation.
It is European Union (EU) sponsored project, dubbed “Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE)” being implemented by the NCCE in five Regions in the Northern part of Ghana and three other adjoining Regions.
Mr Martin Mumuni, the Tempane District Director of the NCCE, highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding Ghana’s peace and violent free elections on December 7
He said it was important to instill in the youth the spirit of patriotism, inclusive values and a sense of belonging to prevent violent extremism and promote non-violence.
“The peace we enjoy in Ghana is invaluable, and it is our duty to protect it,” he stated.
Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI), Erasmus Atse, the Tempane District Immigration Commander, called on the youth to remain vigilant and avoid hate speech, misinformation and disinformation, especially going into 2024 elections as it had the tendency to disrupt the peace of the country.
He reminded the community of their critical role in ensuring the security and stability of the region due to its strategic location near the border.
The engagement with the youth is part of a broader effort by the NCCE to educate the citizens about their civic duties and promote peaceful coexistence.
The Tempane District is located South Eastern corner of the Upper East Region and was formerly part of the then Garu Tempane District.
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