Accra: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), with the backing of Fidelity Bank Ghana, conducted its inaugural Civic Fest Celebration and Competition in the Ho Municipality. This event is a part of NCCE's Climate Action Awareness Project, themed 'Protecting Our Environment: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the competition featured three Civic Education Clubs from Philip-Akpo Memorial JHS, Dome A.M.E. Zion Basic School, and Mawuli JHS. These clubs demonstrated their understanding of civic values and environmental protection, as well as national issues, through various creative forms such as drama, poetry, dance, rap, comedy, and exhibitions of recycled plastic products.
The Ho-Dome A.M.E. Zion Basic School emerged victorious, impressing the judges with their creative approach and strong grasp of the event's theme. Mr. Kenneth Kponor, the NCCE Volta Regional Director, praised Fidelity Bank Ghana for their sponsorship and encouraged students to adhere to the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling to combat plastic waste and its adverse health impacts.
Rev. Vincent Adzika, the Ho Municipal Director of NCCE, commended the schools for their enthusiasm, emphasizing that Civic Fest is not solely an academic competition. It is also a platform to cultivate honesty, patriotism, communal spirit, and environmental awareness among students.
The event was chaired by Torgbui Kludzehe of Ho, who applauded the students' talents and their ability to convert plastic waste into valuable products. Dignitaries present included Mr. Oral-Robert Amenyo, the NCCE Volta Regional Deputy Director; Mr. Elliot Setornam and Mr. Kwami Akorlor from Fidelity Bank Ghana; Rev. Israel Akrobortu, the Regional Director of the Department of Children; and Mr. Michael Tormeti from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
Also in attendance were Ms. Seyram A. Genie-Aidam, the Girl Child Coordinator of GES; Ms. Gladys Amuzu, the Second Cycle Schools Coordinator, Ghana Education Service (GES); and Ms. Cynthia Ayim, the Planning Officer at Ho Municipal GES. Awards were given to the winning school and all participating institutions, with a call to students to act as environmental protection ambassadors in their schools and communities.