By Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), May 21, GNA – The Volta Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has extended its Constitutional Week activities to the Ho Central Prison, engaging officers of the Ghana Prisons Service in a sensitisation programme focused on civic responsibility and national development.
The event, held on Friday, brought together junior and senior officers of the Prisons Service, as well as staff from both the Regional and Municipal offices of the NCCE.
Mr. Kenneth Kponor, Regional Director of the NCCE, explained that the Commission chose to engage security agencies, including the Ghana Prisons Service, under the theme: “Ghana’s Future: Our Collective Responsibility.”
He said the objective was to highlight the role of security personnel in upholding law and order while also contributing meaningfully to national development.
“We want every citizen, especially those in uniform, to understand that safeguarding Ghana’s future is a shared duty. It requires patriotism, integrity, and discipline from all,” Mr. Kponor stated.
Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) Mr. Wilson Sallah, who delivered the keynote presentation, called on participants to reflect on the kind of legacy they wish to leave for future generations.
He raised concerns about issues such as illegal mining (galamsey), which is destroying the nation’s water bodies, and questioned whether importing necessities like water should become the norm.
He emphasised that the constitution applies to everyone, including prison officers, who must uphold the law without bias or discrimination.
“In the criminal justice system, your role as officers is crucial. You ensure that justice is upheld, and society remains safe,” he noted.
Mr. Sallah urged officers to embody the three key values in their service: Patriotism, Integrity and Discipline, which should guide them at all times.
DDP Mr. Edward Ashun, the Regional Commander of Prisons, commended the NCCE for the initiative and suggested that civic education be incorporated into the national curriculum through collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to instill civic responsibility in children from an early age.
Rev. Vincent Adzika, the Municipal NCCE Director, also interacted with the junior officers, distributing copies of the 1992 Constitution and organizing a quiz to help reinforce their understanding of civic duties.
GNA
Edited by MA/Benjamin Mensah