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NCCE faces funding crisis despite GH₵144.6 million appropriation, impacting civic education programs
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The National Commission for Civic Education NCCE is experiencing a severe funding crisis, with district offices reportedly not receiving subventions for administrative and program activities since 2025. This has hindered the Commission's ability to conduct essential outreach, including community engagements, public forums, and school programs. Key initiatives like the Constitution Week Celebration and Citizenship Week Celebration have not received dedicated funding in 2025 and 2026. District Directors have been compelled to scale down activities, rely on local resources, and even seek support from Members of Parliament and other local stakeholders to sustain civic education efforts. The funding challenges extend to staff welfare, with reports of unpaid travel allowances and per diems for a November 2025 training workshop. Despite an appropriation of GH₵144,580,479 for the NCCE in 2026, no disbursements have reportedly been made, and the Commission has not received an official explanation for the delay. This situation raises concerns about the NCCE's capacity to fulfill its constitutional mandate of educating citizens on their rights and responsibilities, promoting national unity, and fostering democratic participation, especially given its constitutional safeguards for independence.
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