By Solomon Gumah, GNA
Salaga (S/R), Oct 29, GNA – The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a civic engagement session with women’s groups at Salaga to enhance their knowledge of the rule of law, civic responsibilities and their role in the fight against corruption.
The event, supported by the European Union and the German Development Cooperation, brought together 85 women drawn from various associations including petty traders, hairdressers, tailors, make-up artists, women farmers and members of microfinance and credit unions.
Representatives from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Police, the East Gonja Municipal Assembly, NCCE staff and the media also participated in the event.
It formed part of efforts by the NCCE to promote women’s empowerment, strengthen good governance and build community integrity through civic education.
Mr Iddrisu Abdul-Latif, East Gonja Municipal Director of NCCE, speaking during the event in the Savannah Region, said it was to empower women to become active advocates for transparency and accountability in their communities.
He said corruption had far-reaching effects on women and children depriving them of essential social and economic opportunities.
He encouraged participants to take a stand against corruption by rejecting illegal levies, bribery, and other unethical practices that undermined community development.
Inspector Obed Bajiligma of the Ghana Police Service, Salaga took participants through the importance of the rule of law in safeguarding rights and promoting justice.
He explained the role of the Police in investigating corruption-related offences and urged women to report cases without fear or favour.
Mrs Falilatu Mohammed, a Civic Education Officer with the NCCE, discussed women’s civic responsibilities under the 1992 Constitution, the different forms of corruption such as bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, and sexual extortion and their impact on development.
She further educated participants on legal protections and reporting mechanisms under institutions such as CHRAJ, the Economic and Organised Crime Office and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The facilitators urged the women to serve as change agents by promoting transparency and integrity in their homes, workplaces and market associations.
Market women, in particular, were encouraged to uphold fairness in pricing and accountability in their daily transactions.
At the end of the engagement, participants expressed appreciation to the NCCE and its partners for organising the event and pledged to champion anti-corruption values and strengthen community integrity.
The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the NCCE reaffirmed its commitment to deepening civic education, promoting gender inclusion, and collaborating with local authorities, traditional leaders and civil society to advance transparency and good governance in the municipality.
GNA
Edited by Eric K. Amoh/Bebjamin Mensah