Also known as: NCCE
Conducts civic education, constitutional awareness, and anti-corruption campaigns nationwide; addresses gender-based violence and youth responsibility through community engagement.
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The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has dismissed reports suggesting that the non-release of its 2026 budget allocation has pushed the institution into a funding crisis, describing such claims as misleading and lacking official verification. …
NCCE dismisses reports of GH¢144m budget freeze, insists civic education activities continueJoy Online
The Korle Klottey Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised the 2026 Constitution Quiz Competition for selected basic schools as part of activities marking this year’s constitution week and citizenship week celebrations. …
NCCE crowns the Constitution Week celebration with a competitionJoy Online
Henrietta Glikpo, the Director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has raised concerns over the increasing cases of child prostitution in Somanya and other parts of the municipality. …
NCCE raises alarm over rising child prostitution in Yilo KroboJoy Online
… He pointed to civic education delivery as a key concern, noting that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) often relies heavily on English, limiting effective outreach to rural communities and informal sector workers. …
Indiana University, UG champion indigenous languages as key to inclusive governanceJoy Online
The National Commission for Civic Education, in partnership with UNFPA has launched a comprehensive civic engagement initiative in Anloga District. …
NCCE, UNFPA, Canada launch Civic campaign to fight GBV in Anloga DistrictJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the Ada East District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Madam Faustina Blewusi, explained that denying children access to education and exposing them to hazardous work constituted a violation of their fundamental rights. …
Child labour surges in Ada East District – Social Welfare DirectorJoy Online
… The stakeholders also pointed to gaps in public sensitisation, especially among adults, calling for more education in local languages and improved outreach by institutions such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). …
Northern Region leaders back Ghana vaccine production plan but raise quality and access concernsJoy Online
… The stakeholders also pointed to gaps in public sensitisation, especially among adults, calling for more education in local languages and improved outreach by institutions such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). …
Northern Region leaders back Ghana vaccine production plan but raise quality and access concernsJoy Online
… However, trust later broke down, and they removed their youth president, alleging that he had compromised his position as their leader because of his employment with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). …
Our 34 years of political loyalty to NDC have been betrayed with neglect –Mandari residents protestThe Ghanaian Times
… Nana Mozu made these remarks at the 2026 Citizenship Week celebration organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), which ended yesterday in Takoradi. …
Cyberbullying growing threat to society — Nana MozuThe National Commission for Civic Education has dismissed reports that a non-release of its 2026 budget allocation of GH¢144,580,479 has created a funding crisis, calling the claims misleading. The Commission states it continues to operate and conduct civic education activities nationwide, though within longstanding financial constraints.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has dismissed reports that a non-release of its 2026 budget allocation of GH¢144,580,479 has created a funding crisis, calling the claims misleading. The Commission states it continues to operate and conduct civic education activities nationwide, though within longstanding financial constraints.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Korle Klottey Municipal Office of the NCCE organised a 2026 Constitution Quiz Competition for selected basic schools to promote constitutional awareness and civic responsibility, with Liberty Avenue Two Basic School winning the contest among five participating schools.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the NCCE has raised concerns over increasing cases of child prostitution in Somanya and other parts of the municipality, attributing the rise to growing incidence of gender-based violence. During a sensitization programme on GBV in Somanya, she noted that children's issues have become a major concern in the area.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana academic has warned that Ghana's reliance on English in governance, courts, and civic education excludes the majority of citizens from democratic participation, creating uneven access to rights despite the country's reputation as Africa's most stable democracy.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education and UNFPA have launched a comprehensive civic engagement initiative in Anloga District funded by Global Affairs Canada. The programme deploys community meetings, outreach at markets and lorry stations, mobile van broadcasts, and men's club engagements to address gender-based violence, adolescent pregnancy, and harmful norms.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ada East District Directorate of Social Welfare recorded 43 cases of child labour between January and May 2026, involving children in hazardous activities such as fishing, salt winning, and street hawking. Most cases involved children aged eight to 14 in fishing communities and salt-producing areas.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Local leaders in Ghana's Northern Region have expressed support for the country's plan to locally manufacture vaccines through a proposed National Vaccine Institute, while raising concerns over quality assurance, public trust, and equitable access to vaccination services. They say the initiative could strengthen Ghana's health security and reduce dependence on imported vaccines if properly implemented, but emphasize that success depends on strict quality control, professional training, and proper storage systems.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Local leaders in Ghana's Northern Region have expressed support for the government's plan to locally manufacture vaccines through a proposed National Vaccine Institute, citing potential to strengthen health security and reduce imported vaccine dependence, but they have raised concerns over quality assurance, public trust, and equitable access to vaccination services.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth in Mandari, Bole District, demonstrated against the ruling NDC, claiming they have voted for the party for 34 years but received no development. Residents called for jobs, secondary schools, and upgraded healthcare facilities.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queenmother of Apremdo Traditional Area in the Western Region, Nana Mozu VIII, has expressed concern about the rising incidence of cyberbullying among the youth, describing it as a threat to society. She noted that anonymous social media platforms have enabled harassment, blackmail and sextortion, and that cyberbullying can occur at any time and spread rapidly to wide audiences.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana should address undocumented migration risks as excitement builds around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing recent evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa linked to xenophobic tensions and noting that major sporting events historically lead to visa overstays and irregular migration attempts.
3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
As Ghanaians prepare to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, authorities must address risks of visa overstays and irregular migration, lessons highlighted by recent evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic tensions linked to undocumented migration.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the NCCE engaged over 140 students and staff at Salaga Technical Institute on ethical leadership, integrity, and anti-corruption, with support from the European Union and German Development Cooperation. The event aimed to promote transparency and accountability among young people and shape them into responsible citizens.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and National Commission for Civic Education have deepened their partnership to advance Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan, focusing on civic education, behavioural change, and national values transformation. The NDPC director-general noted the alignment of both institutions' mandates in promoting national transformation and explained the Commission is consolidating various long-term development frameworks into a single national plan.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's reintegration framework for citizens evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks should incorporate comprehensive medical screening and psychosocial support, extending assistance beyond transportation and settlement to include health and mental wellness interventions.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education urged citizens to uphold constitutional values and exercise responsible behaviour in the digital space during 2026 Constitution Week celebrations, warning that misinformation, cybercrime, and online abuse pose threats to national security and social cohesion.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged students and young people to lead the fight against corruption, which it says has weakened the country's fundamental values and hindered development. The NCCE organised a tertiary-level symposium with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences to discuss ethical leadership, accountability, and the rule of law.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Madam Mary Nyamekye Ankrah, Awutu Senya East Municipal Director of the NCCE, donated relief items worth GHC5,000 to Royal Seed Orphanage at Awutu Okromansa Krom to mark her 52nd birthday. The donation comprised rice, sugar, toilet rolls, biscuits, tissues, diapers, water, cooking oil, soap, clothing, and other household items.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Director of the NCCE has urged young people to actively report corrupt practices to appropriate authorities, noting that corruption limits youth access to quality education, employment opportunities, and essential social services, and erodes public trust in state institutions. The call was made during a civic education engagement at the Tamale School of Hygiene, part of the PAIReD project funded by GIZ and the EU.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a sensitisation programme at Techire Senior High School in Tano North Municipality aimed at inculcating values of integrity and patriotism in youth. Officials emphasised discipline, punctuality and time-consciousness as critical to personal success and national development, while covering topics including conflict of interest, accountability and ethical leadership.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The CA Foundation, in partnership with Alicia Global, the NCCE, and the National Alliance of Ghana Law Students, held a Constitutional Literacy Engagement at Accra Senior Correctional Centre with approximately 100 inmates, officers, and law students. Justice Akosua Christopher spoke on Fundamental Human Rights and constitutional protections available to inmates, emphasizing that education and civic awareness are tools for transformation and personal growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Hours of heavy rainfall in Keta, Volta Region, in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, submerged parts of the township, displacing residents and destroying property including furniture, foodstuffs, electronics, and clothing. The flooding, described as one of the worst in recent times, also damaged community roads and pathways, hampering emergency efforts; the Keta Municipal Assembly and NADMO are assessing damage and providing support.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education is intensifying public education on constitutional rights and responsibilities during the 2026 Annual Constitution Week (April 28–May 4), themed "Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility." The NCCE emphasizes that while digital platforms have expanded information access and communication, they have created new challenges that require citizens to uphold constitutional values online.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education and the Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation have partnered to promote civic awareness, civic values, and character education among students, aiming to nurture responsible and ethically engaged citizens.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Juaben North Municipal Office of the NCCE engaged Pope John Senior High School students on the rule of law and fighting corruption, focusing on influence peddling, abuse of office, and ethical leadership as part of the PAIRED project. The Eastern Regional Director of the NCCE urged students to uphold honesty and warned against minor acts of dishonesty such as examination malpractice as early signs of corruption.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →