By Benard Worlali Awumee

Keta, (L/R), July 9, GNA – The Keta National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised a three-week educational trip for its Civic Education Clubs (CEC) in member schools of the municipality.

The tour, which was aimed at equipping the students with the necessary knowledge about relevant government institutions, was held at the Ghana Police Service, Keta Branch.

Mrs Forgive Dedzo, Chief Field Officer at Keta NCCE, who led the team, told the Ghana News Agency that it was necessary to expose the learners to relevant sectors of governance.

She said this would give students a learning experience that went beyond the classroom.

Ms. Lina Bensah, Director of Keta NCCE, indicated that a second phase of the educational journey would take place for other affiliated schools when schools reopened the next school year.

Students were also taught about the relationship between civil and criminal offenses and how to file reports and statements with the police.

Chief Inspector Stephen Atidzon explained to the students how the administrative structure of the police service is set up, what ranks exist within the service and how to gain access to the different departments within the service.

“The core function of the Ghana Police Service is to maintain peace within the community. We also ensure the protection of lives and property and protect the fundamental human rights of citizens,” he said.

Chief Inspector Divine Boateng, a police officer from Keta Police Station, also took the team on a tour of some of the offices, such as the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), so that they could see first-hand how the police operated.

The students were encouraged to study hard and pursue the course of their choice.

Schools such as Ketasco Basic Schools, Norlivime RC Basic Schools and Dzelukofe EP Basic Schools have benefited from the exercise.

The students in turn expressed their joy and learning through the exercise.

They explained that the tour had changed their perception of the Service.

GNA

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