Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Keta (VR), March 6, GNA-The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region has called on parents to teach and inculcate African cultural values and history in their children.
According to the NCCE, the move is essential for the preservation of Ghana’s cultural heritage among the future generations and parent should play a vital role in achieving such goals.
Madam Elinam Lina Bensah, the NCCE Director at Keta, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said parents had a significant influence on their children’s values and beliefs, and therefore, must take the lead and responsibilities in teaching children the common fundamental cultural values and heritage.
“The erosion of African culture and values is a major concern that requires collective efforts to address and by teaching children about their cultural heritage, parents can help them develop a sense of identity and pride in their roots,” she said.
Madam Bensah also highlighted the importance of incorporating Ghanaian history and culture into the educational curriculum which would help children understand the significance of their cultural heritage and its relevance to their daily lives.
She commended parents who were already making efforts to teach their children about African culture and history while encouraging them to continue playing this vital role in preserving Ghana’s cultural heritage, which include tradition, stories, foods, languages, music and dance among others.
“We must also teach our children to know about tangible cultural heritage which include structures or sites that hold cultural significance such as monuments, artifacts, and historical building as well as festivals, celebrations, community events, beliefs and others.”
She also called on traditional leaders, community members, and stakeholders to support parents to collectively ensure that the younger generations were well-versed in Ghanaian culture and history.
She emphasised that teaching children about African culture and history was not only about preserving the past but also about shaping the future and instilling cultural values and pride in children, parents could help them become responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.
She urged parents, elders, stakeholders among others to make a conscious effort to teach the younger generations about Ghanaian culture and history which were essential for the preservation of Ghana’s cultural heritage and the development of responsible citizens.
The event, which was organized by the NCCE, brought together parents, traditional leaders, and community members to discuss ways of promoting civic education and cultural awareness among the youth. It was part of the commission’s efforts to promote national cohesion and preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage.
She believed that working together with parents, traditional leaders, and community members, it could help preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and promote national cohesion, among others.
GNA also understand that the NCCE has outlined several plans which include quiz competition for basic students and other events that aimed at promoting civic education and cultural awareness among the youth.
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