The Western North Regional Peace Council (WNRPC), in collaboration with Nsawora Senior High School and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has organised a Peace Education and Sensitisation Programme for more than 300 students and teaching staff.
The programme sought to educate students on the consequences of drug abuse, particularly opioids, raise awareness on violence prevention in schools, and strengthen their understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens under the 1992 Constitution.
Speaking at the programme on Wednesday, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Western North Regional Peace Council, Madam Elizabeth Boduwah, expressed concern about the growing challenge of drug misuse among the youth in the region.
She noted that substance abuse, especially the use of opioids, posed serious threats to the health, academic performance, and prospects of students.
Madam Boduwah stressed the need for intensified guidance and counselling services in schools, increased community awareness, and coordinated efforts from parents, educators, and security authorities to ensure safe and peaceful learning environments.
“Maintaining peace in our schools requires collective responsibility and sustained commitment from all stakeholders,” she stated.
The Regional Director of the NCCE, Mr. Dramani Sam, encouraged the students to cultivate patriotism, tolerance, and discipline in their daily lives.
He urged them to uphold the values of civic responsibility as taught in Civic Education and Social Studies, and to become ambassadors of peace within their schools and communities.
The sensitisation programme formed part of ongoing efforts by the Peace Council and its partners to promote peaceful coexistence, responsible citizenship, and a drug-free society in the Western North Region.
Participants expressed appreciation to the organisers, noting that the programme had broadened their understanding of the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of upholding constitutional values.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
