According to her, such initiative would help re-orient children’s at­titude toward playing positive roles in democratic governance.

She gave the advice during a sen­sitisation programme to commem­orate the 2023 Citizenship Week celebration with students at the Amasaman Municipal Assembly Basic School in Accra on Wednes­day.

It was on the theme “30 years of consolidating constitutional democracy and building national cohesion: The role of the Ghana­ian Child.”

Mrs Awudor said the week cel­ebration was to create and sustain the awareness of principle and objectives of the 1992 constitution.

She said the goal of the annual Citizenship week was to remind pupils of their responsibilities as agents of change and future lead­ers to help build a peaceful country.

The Director said the children were future leaders and change agents in peace building hence the need for the NCCE to catch them young.

She said the ability of Ghana to sustain its democratic gains depends on a disciplined citizenry exhibiting values of good gover­nance.

Mrs Awudor encouraged the students to study hard to become responsible adults in the country.

She called on Ghanaians to foster national unity and live in harmony, respect rights of others, promote the name of Ghana, respect the symbols of the nation and promote among the people of Ghana the culture of political tolerance.

The Assemblyman for Ama­saman Electoral Area, Mr Love Alister, urged the students to abide by the rules and regulations of the school and shun bad companies.

“As students be agents of change in your schools, commu­nities and avoid bad company and promote unity at all levels,” She added.

The Assemblyman called on stakeholders to collaborate with the NCCE to sensitise the public espe­cially children on their civic rights and responsibilities in the country.