The Western North Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education has engaged members of the Civic Education Clubs of the Sefwi Wiawso Nursing Training School as part of a civic education forum focused on integrity, accountability, and the fight against corruption.
The programme, held on the school campus, formed part of efforts to deepen students’ understanding of the rule of law and strengthen their role in promoting a resilient democratic society under the theme of participation, accountability, and integrity.
Addressing the students, the Western North Regional Director of the Commission, Awudu Dramani Sam, urged them to see themselves as the first line of defence against corruption by upholding the rule of law in their schools and communities.
He explained that the rule of law means no individual is above the law, regardless of position or status.
“When a student pays GHC 20.00 to change attendance, when an SRC treasurer uses dues for personal phone credit, or when a teacher sells examination questions, that is the rule of law breaking down. Small corruption in school becomes big corruption in Parliament,” he stated.
Mr. Awudu Dramani Sam further referenced Article 35(8) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the state to eradicate corrupt practices. He encouraged students to use existing accountability structures such as prefect councils, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and school disciplinary committees to report misconduct.
On his part, a tutor at the Sefwi Wiawso Nursing Training School, Richard Zula, commended the NCCE for bringing the programme to the institution.
He noted that lessons on integrity must go beyond the classroom if Ghana is to achieve meaningful development, stressing the need for continuous civic education among young people.
