The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) organised a symposium at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) to promote accountability and strengthen anti-corruption efforts among tertiary students.
The event brought together students and dignitaries from various institutions to discuss integrity, responsible leadership, and the role of young people in combating corruption in society.
Speaking at the symposium, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School’s Department of Public Administration, Dr Daniel Appiah, expressed concern about what he described as a decline in key values among young people.
According to him, virtues such as honesty, integrity, and accountability are gradually diminishing, making the fight against corruption increasingly difficult.
“If we have not nurtured these kinds of values in them, it becomes very difficult to actually stand up and defend these same values that we expect them to defend in public and private organisations,” he said.
Dr Appiah, therefore, urged students to uphold strong moral principles and position themselves as responsible leaders capable of contributing positively to national development.
Meanwhile, the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at the National Commission for Civic Education, Rita Amparbin, said the symposium also provided an opportunity to establish an anti-corruption club at UniMAC.
She explained that the club would help sustain awareness of corruption and accountability issues on campus while encouraging students to take an active role in promoting integrity within their communities.
“Club members benefit a lot from what we put out there as an institution. They become ambassadors for the campuses and so all that they learn, all that they engage in, they’re able to also educate their colleagues,” she noted.
She stressed that involving students in anti-corruption initiatives is crucial to building a more responsible and accountable generation.
The symposium formed part of ongoing efforts by the NCCE and its partners to educate young people on the importance of transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Story by Abigail Adubofour|univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Anita Azawodie
