The pledge was made during activities marking this year's African Union Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated under the theme: "Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Action Across Africa."

The event, organised by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), also formed part of activities commemorating the Coalition's 25th anniversary. It brought together 301 pupils, comprising 160 boys and 141 girls, as well as teachers from the school.

Addressing the gathering on behalf of the Executive Secretary of GACC, Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh, Ms. Eva Asare, a member of the Local Accountability Network (LANet), stressed that the promotion of integrity and the fight against corruption required the active participation of every citizen, including schoolchildren.

She disclosed that the LANet initiative reached more than 23,000 students in 40 districts across all 16 regions of Ghana last year. According to her, the programme will be expanded to cover 85 districts nationwide, creating more opportunities for young people to become ambassadors of integrity and accountability.

Ms. Asare encouraged the pupils to demonstrate honesty and ethical behaviour in their homes, schools, and communities, reminding them that the fight against corruption begins with individual actions.

As part of the sensitisation programme, the pupils were educated on the provisions of the Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720) and the Witness Protection Act, 2018 (Act 975), which provide legal protection for individuals who report acts of wrongdoing.

They were also made aware that whistleblowing is not an act of betrayal but a courageous and responsible step that helps prevent corruption, safeguard public resources, and promote accountability.

The pupils were taken through the various channels available for reporting corruption, including the Ghana Police Service, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, traditional authorities, and school authorities.

Teachers of the school commended GACC for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful. They noted that exposing pupils to values of honesty, transparency, and accountability at an early age would help shape responsible citizens committed to national development.

They expressed optimism that sustained anti-corruption education in schools would strengthen ethical values among the younger generation and contribute to building a more accountable and corruption-free society.