By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Nungua, June 27, GNA – The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Krowor Municipality has organised an inter-school civic education quiz competition for schools within the municipality.
The event, which took place at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church, brought together students from selected public schools to test their knowledge on citizenship, governance, and national values.
Nungua Kroma One Junior High School (JHS), ST. Peters Anglican Two School and Nungua Kroma Seven and Four JHS participated in the quiz, which covered areas such as the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, responsibilities of a good citizen, governance structures, and current affairs, among others.
Mrs Wilhelmina Nancy Adu-Asamoah, Krowor Municipal Director of NCCE, said the purpose of the quiz was to deepen civic awareness among pupils and promote patriotism and active participation in national development from an early age.
Ms Adu-Asamoah added that the initiative forms part of the NCCE’s nationwide school outreach programme aimed at instilling the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and national unity among the youth as part of the celebration of citizenship week.
“We’ve been having civic education classes with them, so from time to time we have to test them to see if they are picking up what we are teaching them, so we decided that we’ll organise a quiz for them to see how they’ve consumed what we’ve taught them,” she stated.
She emphasised the importance of civic education in shaping national consciousness and noted that the future of the country lies in the hands of the youth, and such activities contributed to nurturing leadership qualities in them.
She expressed satisfaction with the participants knowledge on civic education, adding that adequate financial support would enable the Commission to organise more educational programmes across the municipality to promote good governance, peace, and national development.
The NCCE Director advised the students to uphold respect in their daily interactions, remain committed to their studies, actively participate in communal labour as a way of giving back to their communities, and cultivate the values and discipline necessary to become responsible and visionary leaders in the future.
Mr Daniel Akonsi, an official from the Krowor Municipal Education Directorate who represented the Municipal Education Director, applauded the NCCE for the initiative and encouraged students to take their studies seriously.
He commended the Commission for their continuous efforts in promoting and safeguarding democratic principles in Ghana, emphasising that such unwavering dedication would yield long-term benefits for national development and good governance in the years to come.
After an intense and engaging contest, Nungua Kroma One emerged winners with 69 points, followed closely by St Peters Anglican Two JHS with 61 points, and Nungua Kroma Seven and Four JHS secured the third position with 52 points.
All contestants received certificates and gifts, while each patron received a parcel and two copies of the 1992 Constitution for the school library.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Sawer /Kenneth Odeng Adade