By Anthony Adongo Apubeo
Tongo (U/E), March 15, GNA – The Salvation Army Junior High School (JHS) has emerged winner in a quiz competition organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) as part of activities marking Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration in the Talensi District.
The school beat three other schools including Tongo Girls Model JHS (second), St Theresa JHS (third) and Wobil JHS (fourth) to win the contest in which the pupils demonstrated understanding of fundamental principles of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The quiz competition organised under the theme “Ghana’s Future: our Collective Responsibility” aimed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Ghana’s Constitution among young learners and foster civic awareness.
The competition further served as a platform to instill a sense of national pride and civic responsibility among the youth and values that were essential for the continued growth and development of Ghana.
The quiz competition consisted of three rounds with questions ranging from historical context, citizens’ rights, responsibilities, and significant provisions within the Constitution.
Speaking during the event in Tongo, the district capital, Madam Dorcas Atia, the District Director of the NCCE, highlighted the significance of the 1992 Constitution as the foundation of the country’s democracy, adding that, understanding the Constitution empowered the young citizens for national development.
She encouraged the pupils to view themselves as active participants in the democratic process, and future leaders who will contribute significantly and in diverse ways to the country’s growth.
Madam Atia urged the youth to embrace their civic duties and responsibilities, reinforcing that knowledge of the Constitution was essential for making informed decisions and exercising their rights effectively.
Mr. James Abdulai Ayaala, the Upper East Regional Director of the NCCE, educated the pupils on how Africans were colonised by Europeans, stating that Ghana was colonised by the British who ruled people indirectly through their chiefs before the country finally gained independence on March 6, 1957.
He said though Ghana was politically independent, economically much was left to be desired.
The NCCE Regional Director urged the pupils to learn hard to be the change agents the country needed.
He further educated them that the 1992 Constitution was adopted on the 7th of January 1993; and it was the fundamental laws of the country.
Mr. Ayaala admonished the pupils to defend the Constitution of Ghana and be law abiding.
At the end of the quiz, prizes were awarded to the top-performing pupils and schools, celebrating their hard work and dedication.
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