General News of Friday, 17 September 2021Source: GNAThe National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has identified the youth as vulnerable and usually targeted for violent and terrorist activities aimed at destabilizing the country and causing destruction to human lives and property. The Regional Director was speaking to youth leaders in the area during youth engagement forum organized by the Bolgatanga East District Directorate of the NCCE. The Regional Director stated that the violent extremists and terrorist groups usually exploit the unemployment situation of the youth and therefore encouraged the youth to safeguard themselves against such deceits and work towards ensuring peaceful coexistence for sustainable development. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr Charles Simpa, the Bolgatanga East District Police Commander, noted terrorist activities in neighbouring countries were being carried out by the youth and noted that the situation was a bane on democratic governance. Ms Sadia Sampanah, the Bolgatanga East District Director of tbe NCCE, indicated that Commission was committed to create community awareness especially among the youth on the early signals of violent extremists and how to build peace for sustainable development.

Source: GhanaWeb September 16, 2021 21:11 UTC