500 cadets trained to promote discipline, prevent violence

More than five hundred senior high school students from eleven regions participated in a two-day leadership training program aimed at teaching them skills to promote discipline and prevent violent behavior in schools. The training was organized by the National Cadet Corps in partnership with the Misornu Safety Centre, a public-interest non-governmental organization. The camp took place in Yamfo, Tano North Municipality, Ahafo Region.

The participating cadet leaders received instruction on leadership skills, including discipline, obedience to the law, and good conduct. Organizers emphasized the importance of providing young people with a platform to voice their concerns to foster inclusive and progressive communities. Retired DCOP David Ekulu, the Director of the Misornu Safety Centre, highlighted the necessity of equipping youth with the ability to recognize risks early and create a secure environment.

Retired DCOP Ekulu stated that the center was providing cadets with knowledge and skills to assist school authorities in curbing violent behavior among students. Participants were also trained in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and peer conflict resolution. Ekulu, who is utilizing his retirement to contribute to the youth, expressed satisfaction in nurturing responsible future leaders.

The Misornu Safety Centre, founded a year ago, aims to engage volunteer cadet units as a means to prevent crime and involve youth in schools. The center strives to integrate these units into crime prevention strategies. The National Cadet Corps, established in 1954, boasts nearly eighty thousand student members and has long promoted youth discipline, volunteerism, and civic responsibility.