Conducts civic education, constitutional awareness, and anti-corruption campaigns nationwide; addresses gender-based violence and youth responsibility through community engagement.
… The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Immigration Service, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), and the Ministry of Information should collaborate on a national public awareness campaign targeted at prospective travellers ahead of the World Cup period. …
… The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Immigration Service, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), and the Ministry of Information should collaborate on a national public awareness campaign targeted at prospective travellers ahead of the World Cup period. …
The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged members of the Civic Education Club (CEC) and students of Salaga Technical Institute on the rule of law and the fight against corruption. …
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to advance Ghana’s long-term development agenda, with a strong focus on civic education, behavioural change and national …
… For this reason, CELPI Africa calls on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Ghana AIDS Commission, the National Commission for Civic Education, and other relevant agencies to collaborate in establishing a comprehensive reintegrati …
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kenneth Kponor, has called on citizens to uphold constitutional values and exercise responsible behaviour in the digital space to safeguard national peace and security. …
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 …
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. …
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has sensitised students of Techire Senior High School in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region on corruption and the rule of law. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.