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National Commission for Civic Education

Also known as: NCCE

National Commission for Civic Education — Ghanaian public institution promoting civic awareness, constitutional rights, and anti-corruption education in schools and communities.

2026-04-272026-05-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. To celebrate her 52nd birthday, Madam Mary Nyamekye Ankrah, Awutu Senya East Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has donated relief items worth five thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC5,000.00) to Royal Seed Orphanage at Awutu Okromansa Krom on the Kas

    Joy Online

    NCCE Director donates to Royal Seed Orphanage
  3. The Northern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Aliyu Mohammed, has called on the youth to play an active role in the fight against corruption by reporting corrupt practices to the appropriate authorities for investigation and prosecution.

    Joy Online

    Support fight against corruption—NCCE urges youth
  4. April 2026

Yesterday

  1. NCCE calls on students to lead anti-corruption campaign

    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.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. NCCE director donates GHC5,000 relief items to orphanage

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. NCCE calls youth to report corrupt practices to authorities

    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

  2. NCCE sensitises Techire SHS students on corruption and rule of law

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. Media pluralism essential to Ghana's citizenship education

    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

Monday 11 May

  1. CA Foundation and justice promote constitutional literacy at prison

    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

Thursday 7 May

  1. Keta Township submerged by heavy rainfall, displacing residents

    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

Thursday 30 April

  1. NCCE launches Constitution Week campaign on digital rights

    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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NCCE, Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation partner on civic education

    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

Monday 27 April

  1. NCCE educates Pope John SHS on corruption and rule of law

    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

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