By Benard Worlali Awumee
Anloga, (V/R), March 11, GNA – The Dzelukofe Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Basic School has been crowned champions of the Independence Day Quiz Competition organised by the Keta Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE).
The keenly contested final, held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Dzelukofe EP Chapel, saw three schools vying for the ultimate prize: Norlivime Roman Catholic (RC) Basic School, Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) Convent School, and Dzelukofe EP Basic School.
After an intense battle of knowledge and wit, Dzelukofe EP emerged victorious with 44 points, showcasing their deep understanding of Ghana’s history, governance, and constitutional rights.
The OLA Convent School came second with 42 points and Norlivime RC Two gaining 36 points
The competition began with preliminary rounds on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, across three designated zones as Keta, Vui, and Dzelukofe zones. Each zone featured four competing schools, with only the best making it to the final stage.
Keta Zone had Keta R.C. Mixed Basic School, Keta A.M.E. Zion School, Anlo State School, and OLA Convent School. Dzelukofe Zone had Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) Basic One, KETASCO Basic Two, Dzelukofe E.P. Basic School, and Dzelukofe RC Basic School, while Vui Zone had Norlivime R.C. Basic One, Norlivime R.C. Basic Two, Bright Future Basic School, and Global Evangelical Basic School-Tetekofe.
Participants were tested on various subjects, including current affairs, Ghana’s history, the 1992 Constitution, and human rights. The competition was structured to assess not just the students’ knowledge but also their critical thinking and ability to articulate well-informed responses.
Speaking at the finals, Madam Lina Bensah, the Keta Municipal NCCE Director, emphasized the importance of the contest as part of activities marking Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations.
“The competition is not only a means of commemorating our independence but also a platform to instill the spirit of patriotism in young students. By engaging them in topics on governance and civic rights, we are equipping them with the knowledge and values needed for national development,” she stated.
She further commended the efforts of school management and teachers for preparing the students and encouraging their participation. She urged all schools to continue fostering civic education to develop responsible and informed future leaders.
Contestants who could not emerge winners said though they could not win, they appreciated the initiative that allowed them to learn while the winners expressed their joy in overcoming their peers and promised to retain the title the following year.
All contestants from the preliminary stages had stationaries, a constitution booklet and other materials while the winners went home with similar items and medals and a trophy
The event was met with excitement from participants, teachers, and community members, who lauded the initiative as a meaningful way to celebrate Ghana’s independence while reinforcing the importance of civic responsibility among the youth.
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