The Central Tongu National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with the National Security Ministry has organized a one -day workshop to sensitize youth groups on national cohesion and peaceful coexistence.
The workshop, which took place at the old District Assembly hall in Adidome was addressed by speakers from the Ghana Police Service, the National Security Ministry and the Clergy.
According to the District Director of the Central Tongu NCCE, Mama Hodzige II, some worrying developments including secessionist activities in the area necessitated the workshop .
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“This is why we have decided to engage the youth against the use of violence and the influences of secessionist groups in the area,” .she said at the NCCE workshop.
Mama Hodzige II urged youth groups present to stay far away from violence and bad influences.
The Police and operatives of the National Security Ministry took the youth through certain security risks and the Public Order Act.
The youth present were asked to be security conscious and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies. They were asked to freely approach National Security Personnel since they are mandated by law to protect the lives of citizens especially civilians.
Youth groups, religious leaders , Okada riders , women groups and assembly members across the District attended the workshop. The training will be replicated across sister Districts in the region .
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