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NCCE receives support from COVID-19 National Trust Fund for Public Education
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has received 2.5 million Ghana Cedis from the COVID-19 National Trust Fund to support public education activities on the Coronavirus pandemic.
In line with an earlier proposal tabled before managers of the Fund, the Commission has out of the amount acquired ten cross country Nissan public education vans, 50 Public Address systems to be mounted on the vehicle, 100 manual Megaphones for street public education, 4 Graphic Design and Production equipment, Communication gadgets, funding for collaboration with Ghana Medical Association and the Ministry of Health to ensure some Limited Research among other logistics to aid the NCCE in its civic education delivery.
At a brief handing over ceremony in Accra, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the COVID-19 National Trust Fund, former Chief Justice Sophia Akufo, endorsed NCCE’s capacity to engage citizens on COVID-19, to correct the myths and disbelief associated with the global pandemic.
The Chairman of NCCE, Ms. Josephine Nkrumah was full of praise for the managers of the Fund, H.E. the President of the Republic, Nana Akufo Addo and the people of Ghana for supporting the Commission’s work.
“The way this funding was structured ensured that every aspect of our communication, community engagements and all other aspects that allow us or give us that capacity to go out there is catered for and I would like to express my gratitude to the Trust Fund for this donation,” she said.
According to her, considering the help they have received, ith the help that we have received would aid their reaching out to shrines, crossing rivers, going into the real hinterlands to reach vulnerable groups to give them much needed education and support.
She added that some of their strategies have changed to accommodate the new normal and they would continue to change to respond to the needs and necessities of the time.
At least six people have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra today, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise according to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)
“The Ghana Armed Forces deeply regrets to inform the general public of a tragic stampede nrinr to the commencement of the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise today Wednesday 12 November 2025 at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, Accra,” GAF confirmed in a statement.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of scheduled screening surge of applicants hours.
“The unfortunate incident led to the death of 6 potential recruits and many others injured. The injured are currently receiving emergency medical care at the 37 Military Hospital. Ghana Armed Forces assures the general public that medical teams are working tirelessly to stabilise affected individuals,” the statement revealed.
Meanwhile, arrangements are being made to notify the families of the deceased.
The Ghana Armed Forces has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched simultaneous joint operations in parts of the Ashanti, Volta and Ahafo regions to arrest persons linked to recent attacks on anti-galamsey teams and other security officials.
The swoops, which began at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, are taking place in Dadwene and Anwona in the Ashanti Region, Ehi in the Volta Region, and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso and Marhani in the Ahafo Region.
According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the exercise is intelligence-led and targets individuals suspected of attacking members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), some police officers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, and journalists.
The Armed Forces and Police warned that anyone who tries to obstruct security operations, especially anti-galamsey activities, will face the full force of the law.
They assured residents in the affected areas that enough security measures have been taken to protect innocent citizens and urged them to remain calm and continue their daily activities without fear.
The statement commended civil society groups, the media and members of the public for condemning the recent attacks on security personnel and encouraged continued cooperation in the fight against illegal mining.
By: Jacob Aggrey
