NCCE launches Civic Education Club at UNIMAC, urges students to champion accountability and transparency

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has inaugurated a Civic Education Club at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UNIMAC), calling on students to become advocates for accountability, transparency and responsible leadership.

The new chapter forms part of the NCCE's broader mission to strengthen transparency among young people and equip them with the values needed in leadership.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, NCCE Chairperson Kathleen Addy stressed the critical role young people play in building a just society and combating corruption. She noted that corruption has become deeply embedded in many aspects of everyday life and warned against normalizing unethical practices.

“A good society is one that is continuously trying to create more of an anti-corruption environment than a corruption environment,” she said.

According to her, lasting change cannot be achieved through institutions alone but requires a shift in individual mindsets and values.

She encouraged students to see themselves as future leaders with a responsibility to uphold fairness, integrity and civic responsibility.

Dr. Daniel Appiah of the Public Administration Department at the University of Ghana Business School also encouraged students to demand transparency and accountability from leaders and public institutions.

He added that accountability grows when citizens remain informed and engaged, emphasizing that young people must understand governance processes and confidently question decisions that affect them. He also noted that those in positions of authority are not always right, so students should seek accountability.

The newly inaugurated club joins more than 5,000 Civic Education Clubs established by the NCCE in schools across the country, which serve as platforms for promoting good leadership skills.

In an interview, NCCE Chairperson Kathleen Addy said the clubs are central to the commission's civic education strategy.

“We have over 5,000 clubs across schools in Ghana, and we are constantly inaugurating new ones. Club members become ambassadors on their campuses, sharing what they learn and helping to educate their colleagues,” she stated.

She added that members regularly organize seminars, debates, competitions and other activities designed to deepen their understanding of citizenship and governance.

President of the newly inaugurated UNIMAC Civic Education Club, Bernard Tettey Djaba, expressed his joy about leading the club and its mission on campus.

“As the club on campus, our main mandate is to promote civic education and train the next generation of leaders for our beloved country, Ghana,” he said.

He also invited students and campus leaders to join the club, describing it as a platform for developing responsible leadership and contributing to nation-building.

The inauguration serves as a significant step in promoting civic engagement at UNIMAC.