The Opah M/A “2” School in Amasaman has won the Ga West National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) 1992 Constitution schools quiz.
The school polled 73 points, followed closely by second placed Amasaman M/A 1 School with 67 points, and third placed St. Joseph R/C Junior High School with 65 points.
The rest were Valued Seed Academy, who placed fourth with 58 points and FOMWAG Islamic School coming fifth with 39 points.
The competition formed part of the Commission’s activities to mark this year’s Constitution Week celebrations to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of the 1992 Constitution.
The quiz centred on the 1992 Constitution, including fundamental human rights and freedoms, functions and powers of the arms of governments, and current affairs.
Madam Edith Akpene Awudor, Municipal Director of Ga West NCCE, said the quiz provided a platform not only for enhancing student’s knowledge of the Constitution but also for promoting healthy competition and teamwork among them.
She added that civic education had a greater potential to instil patriotism, deepen understanding of national values, and encourage active citizenship among the youth.
“The NCCE established by the Constitution of Ghana exists to formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to inculcate constitutional awareness, civic responsibility and democratic participation among citizens,” she said.
Mr Elorm Avemegah, Assembly Member for Sarpaiman-Opah Electoral Area, Ga West Municipality, commended the NCCE for creating opportunities to help young people appreciate their constitutional rights and responsibilities.
He urged the students to take the initiative serious to enable them stay away from unlawful acts and conducts which could undermine the laws of the country.
Mr Avemegah appealed to the Commission to extend its constitutional education to the larger public in the Municipality, especially those who could neither read nor write to appreciate the Constitution.
GNA
