By Emmanuel Gamson
Nkroful (W/R), Oct. 23, GNA – The Ellembelle District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Western Region, has engaged some women groups to empower them with practical knowledge on the legal frameworks enacted to fight corruption in the country.
The engagement, held at Nkroful, was attended by participants drawn from Hairdressers and Tailors Association, the Church of Pentecost, Nkroful Youth Association, and market women.
It was under the NCCE’s “Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption” project that sought to empower young people with practical knowledge on the rule of law, civic rights, legal frameworks such as the Whistle-blower Act, and their role in promoting transparency, and accountability.
The project is being implemented in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and co-funded by the European Union (EU).
Mr Isaac Manu, an officer of the Ellembelle District Department of Community Development and Social Welfare, explained the Whistle-blower Act and said it empowered citizens to speak against wrongdoing without fear of victimisation in the country.
He advised the participants to do all they could to be law abiding and desist from corrupt acts, and be responsible citizens as their contribution to sustaining the country’s democracy was crucial.
Mr Abraham Yankson, a resource person at the event, told the women to be patriotic, and respect national values such as discipline, trustworthiness, integrity, and loyalty to ensure national cohesion.
He asked them to be advocates for strong leadership and accountability in their communities to help bring the needed transformation in their areas.
Mr Samuel Aibi, the Ellembelle District Director, NCCE, expressed appreciation to the GIZ and EU for their support in ensuring that young people were empowered to demand accountability and transparency in their communities.
GNA
Edited by Justina Paaga/Lydia Kukua Asamoah