The Commission visited four basic schools, Tsumwusu M/A Basic School, Pramkuma M/A Basic School, Vision of Christ Academy Kwarmang, and Kwarmang M/A Basic School.

The team led by Assistant Civic Education Officer Mr. Edward Opare and supported by National Service Personnel Mr. Elisha Nartey, engaged students on the theme: “Ghana’s Future, The Role of the Ghanaian Child.”

Mr. Opare underscored the importance of environmental protection, particularly in the fight against illegal mining, cautioning students that such activities “degrade the environment and affect their learning adversely.”

He also emphasized the need to embody national values: “Be honest, hardworking, patriotic and respectful,” he urged, calling these traits essential for national development.

This civic engagement continued, when the NCCE marked World Environment Day with a tree planting exercise at Subi Presby Basic School later that week.

Led by Kwaebibirem Municipal Director, Mrs. Gertrude Adwoa Defoe, the programme focused on the global theme “Ending Plastic Pollution, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”

Students and school authorities planted five tree seedlings, including coconut and palm varieties, on the school compound.

Mrs. Defoe educated students on alternatives to plastic use and the benefits of proper waste segregation.

“Green vegetation is vital to humanity,” she stated. “We must take personal responsibility in preserving it.”

She further announced that 29 additional schools in the municipality would benefit from similar environmental activities.

Students actively contributed by identifying the benefits of trees, including fresh air, food, erosion control, medicinal value, and environmental beautification.

Headmistress of Subi Presby Basic, Mrs. Gladys Fiadogbey, praised the initiative, describing it as “a wonderful opportunity for our students to actively participate in environmental preservation.”