𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 1,500 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨

Students of the Navrongo Community Health Nursing Training College participated in a Peace Education and Sensitization Programme organized on 15th March, 2026 by the Upper East Regional Peace Council in collaboration with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons and other security agencies.

The programme focused on raising awareness among students on online violent extremism, the dangers associated with illicit small arms, and the growing security challenges within border communities.

In his address, Mr. Damien Asobayire, Regional Executive Secretary of the Upper East Regional Peace Council, expressed concern about the rising incidents of violence in schools and emphasized the need to preserve educational institutions as safe spaces for learning and personal development. He cautioned students against the misuse of social media to incite violence and encouraged them to remain vigilant in light of the evolving security challenges within the Sahel region.

Mr. Victor Abo-Ame Akanbonga, Head of the NACSA Upper East Regional Office also educated students on the dangers and legal implications of illegal arms possession, stressing that the misuse of firearms continues to pose a serious threat to peace and security. Students were further advised to be cautious of individuals who may attempt to engage them in weapon-related transactions online and to report such activities to the appropriate security authorities.

The Commission continues to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to strengthen youth awareness and encourage responsible citizenship, tolerance and non-violence within communities.

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