Accra: The Korle Klottey National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a quiz competition for four selected basic schools within the municipality to promote civic education and constitutional awareness among pupils.
According to Ghana News Agency, the schools that participated in the competition were Virgo Preparatory School, All Saint Anglican Model Basic School, Osu Presby Girls’ School, and Gray Memorial Basic School. In a closely contested event, All Saint Anglican Model Basic School emerged victorious with 42 points, followed by Virgo Preparatory School with 32 points. Gray Memorial Basic School secured the third position with 31 points, while Osu Presby Girls’ School came in fourth with 30 points.
The participants and their schools were recognized with certificates, prizes, and citations. The ultimate prize, a cup, was awarded to All Saint Anglican Model Basic School. Furthermore, four clubs were inaugurated to lead their peers in civic education by studying the 1992 Constitution, aiming to enhance their understanding of democracy and national development, along with the roles of democratic institutions in the country.
Mr. J.E. Nii Adjiri Sackey, the Korle Klottey Municipal Director of the NCCE, emphasized the importance of quizzes in enhancing students’ knowledge and fostering healthy competition and teamwork. ‘The predominant objective of this activity is to deploy quiz as a way to promote learning of the contents of the 1992 Constitution in an interesting manner among students at the basic level as well as enhancing in-depth knowledge and understanding of its provisions,’ he stated.
Mrs. Gloria A. Kudo, the Deputy Greater Accra Regional Director of the NCCE, who officiated the inauguration, congratulated the participating schools and advised students to continue studying the constitution to understand their rights and obligations. ‘Your obligations will make you future leaders, who will be responsible to move our country forward. So, this is where to start,’ she remarked.
She further emphasized the need to create awareness of rights and responsibilities among club members and others, stating that the constitution will help foster debates in competitions and ensure active participation in society.
Mr. Philip Aidoo, the Korle Klottey Municipal Director of Education, expressed gratitude to the NCCE for organizing the event, describing it as educative and insightful. He praised the students for their dedication and preparation, comparing the constitution’s importance to religious texts like the Bible and Quran. He urged students to take the study of the constitution seriously, stating, ‘As Ghanaians we have agreed that we will use the constitution to regulate our lives, activities, rights, and responsibilities as enshrined in the constitution, therefore it is better for us to start studying it at this tender age.’
Mr. Aidoo encouraged students to spread constitutional knowledge among their peers, likening it to religious evangelism, to ensure that all students learn and live peacefully in the country.