Magistrate Samuel Esa-Walker of the Donkorkrom District Court has appealed to the government to provide increased financial support to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to enable it to effectively educate Ghanaians on their rights.
According to him, many citizens lack basic knowledge of their rights and court procedures, often becoming confused when they appear before the court.
He believes regular civic education is essential and suggested that every Ghanaian should visit a court at least once a year as part of public education efforts.
He made the remarks during an interaction with 40 girls from 32 schools in the Kwahu Afram Plains North and South districts, who were participating in a career-focused vacation camp organized by World Vision Ghana.
As part of the program, the students toured the district court, immigration office, police station, and fire service to gain insight into the work of public institutions.
His Worship also encouraged the students to take their studies seriously and consider careers in the judiciary and public service.
Elvis Nuamah Ampong, Program Officer for Reading and Enhancement at World Vision Afram Plains, emphasized that the initiative was aimed at building confidence and broadening the horizons of students—many of whom come from remote communities with limited exposure to such institutions.
He urged the girls to share the knowledge they had acquired with their peers.
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