Use Social Media Responsibly – NCCE Advises Students
NCCE encourages students to protect their digital reputation while embracing constitutional values and responsible citizenship.
- NCCE urges responsible social media use.
- Students cautioned about digital footprints.
- Constitution Week promotes civic responsibility.
The Ada East Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged students to use social media responsibly while upholding the principles of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The call was made during a civic education programme held at the Ada Technical Institute as part of activities marking this year’s Constitution Week. The initiative aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of the Constitution, promote responsible citizenship, and encourage positive behaviour both online and offline.
Speaking at the event, the Ada East Director of the NCCE, Madam Faustina Blewusi, reminded students that they are the nation’s future leaders and that their actions, especially on social media, could have lasting effects on their personal and professional lives.
She cautioned them to think carefully before posting, commenting, or sharing content online, noting that digital footprints can influence future educational, career, and leadership opportunities.
“If you aspire to hold a leadership position in the future, your past online activities can be used to assess your character. Think before you post because the internet never forgets,” she advised.
Madam Blewusi encouraged students to avoid spreading misinformation, engaging in cyberbullying, promoting hate speech, or sharing offensive content that could damage their reputation.
She explained that the Constitution Week campaign would be extended to more schools across the Ada East District to enhance civic awareness among young people.
According to her, the Directorate recently organised Citizenship Week activities in basic schools to instil values such as patriotism, discipline, respect, and civic responsibility among pupils from an early age.
She stressed that nurturing these values is essential for raising responsible and law-abiding citizens.
Madam Blewusi identified child labour, child trafficking, poor parental responsibility, and the misuse of social media as some of the key civic challenges affecting the district.
She said the NCCE continues to address these issues through sustained public education campaigns and community engagement aimed at increasing awareness of citizens’ constitutional rights and responsibilities.
Beyond school outreach programmes, she noted that the Directorate also uses its weekly civic education programme on local radio stations to educate the public on constitutional governance, peaceful coexistence, responsible citizenship, and other matters of national importance.
She concluded by encouraging students to become ambassadors of good citizenship by respecting the country’s laws and contributing positively to national development.
