The Nationwide Cadet Corps held a youth cadet parade in Accra forward of African Union Day, reiterating a name to youth to embrace self-discipline, patriotism and accountable management.
The parade, which happened final Saturday at Liberation Circle in Accra, was a part of the Corps’ actions to mark this yr’s African Union (AU) Day.
The parade was attended by 60 female and male cadets from Our Girl of Mercy Excessive College in Accra, Labone Excessive College and Presbyterian Excessive College in Osu.
The ceremonial parade was a part of the Nationwide Cadet Corps’ broader efforts to instill self-discipline, nationalism and accountable citizenship in younger individuals.
The theme of this yr’s commemoration was “Forging Disciplined Leaders for a Affluent and Hopeful Ghana.”
Hooliganism should cease. ”
This was used to handle rising issues about hooliganism, violence, political intolerance, and lack of self-discipline amongst some sections of youth, particularly in faculties, public life, and sports activities actions.
parade
Nationwide Cadet Corps officers, safety personnel, faculty authorities, cadet instructors, college students, authorities representatives and visitors had been current to assist the parade.
The primary a part of the ceremony was a guard of honor, which was noticed by the Deputy Minister of Schooling, Dr. Clement Apak.
The cadets stood in formation in entrance of dignitaries and officers, performing military-style drills and demonstrating marching self-discipline.
A wreath-laying ceremony was additionally held to honor African heroes, freedom fighters and fallen patriots who contributed to the continent’s liberation, unification and growth.
Authorities officers laid flowers on behalf of younger individuals, the AU and African leaders.
The ceremony highlighted the sacrifices of Africans who fought in opposition to colonialism, oppression and injustice, and who promoted Pan-Africanism and continental unity.
self-discipline
The examiner reminded the younger individuals of their accountability to guard peace, democracy and African unity.
Dr Apak urged them to embrace self-discipline, integrity and patriotism to assist construct a affluent nation.
He mentioned it was obligatory to finish violence amongst some younger individuals in faculties and communities throughout the nation.
“Our youth should reject hooliganism, violence and drug abuse.
Ghana’s future have to be constructed on self-discipline, respect, laborious work, integrity and repair,” he mentioned.
Dr Apak additionally urged the youths to uphold honesty and integrity of their day by day actions as self-discipline stays the cornerstone of nationwide growth.
The Deputy Minister of Schooling mentioned hooliganism, violence and abuse continued to threaten peace, nationwide unity and progress.
“You’re the future. Conduct your self with self-discipline, integrity and satisfaction,” he mentioned.
Dr. Apak additional reminded the youth of their accountability to uphold peace, democracy and unity throughout the nation and throughout the continent.
“Let your actions replicate self-discipline, patriotism, accountable citizenship and management as younger Ghanaians,” he mentioned.
assist
The Deputy Minister additionally known as on enterprise organizations and growth companions to assist the Cadet Corps with logistics and sources to assist the growth of its actions.
He mentioned it could help the management of the Nationwide Cadet Corps in increasing cadet actions throughout the nation and promote self-discipline amongst college students and youth.
Dr. Apark additionally inspired cadet corps leaders to create agricultural initiatives and cadet farms in faculties, help in operations, train sensible expertise and promote entrepreneurship amongst corps members.
background
AU Day, which falls on Could 25 yearly, commemorates the founding of the Group of African Unity (OAU) in 1963.
