The Yunyoo/Nasuan District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the North East Region has engaged young people in the area to strengthen their understanding of the rule of law and the fight against corruption.

The engagement, held at Yunyoo, was attended by young apprentices, informal sector workers, artisans, manual labourers amongst others.

It formed part of the Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption project being implemented by NCCE in partnership with GIZ and co-funded by the European Union.

The initiative focused on empowering out-of-school youth with practical knowledge on civil rights, legal frameworks, and their role in promoting accountability.

Mr Iddrissu Abdul Razak, Yunyoo/Nasuan District Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, who was a facilitator during the engagement, encouraged participants to play active roles in the fight against corruption in the country.

He urged them to hold duty-bearers accountable and be concerned about the development of their communities.

He also warned them against indulging in criminal acts saying they should also avoid domestic violence.

Inspector Augustine Amponsah of the Yunyoo/Nasuan District Police Command, who was also a facilitator, called for a strong relationship between community members and the security agencies to help in fighting crime and ensuring security.

He emphasised the need for community members to abide by the laws of the state to ensure law and order.