The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged youth groups in border communities in the Bongo District in the Upper East Region as part of efforts to prevent violent extremism.

The youth groups were selected from Namoo, Boko, Feo, and Kansoe communities.

Discussed issues of violent extremism and how they could play a crucial role in preventing its infiltration into the country.

The engagement formed part of the Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE) project being implemented by the NCCE in eight regions across the country.