Volta Regional Peace Council Intensifies Peace Education at Aveyime Senior High Technical School

The Volta Regional Peace Council continued its peace education campaign with an engagement at Aveyime Senior High Technical School on 20th July 2026, aimed at promoting peaceful conflict resolution, tolerance, and responsible citizenship among students.

The programme formed part of the National Peace Council’s efforts to equip young people with practical skills in dialogue, active listening, negotiation, and peer mediation while encouraging them to reject violence and become ambassadors of peace within their schools and communities.

During the interactive session, students raised concerns about incidents of violence, the carrying of knives during disputes, and the involvement of individuals from outside the school in resolving internal conflicts. Addressing these issues, the Chairman of the Volta Regional Peace Council, Rev. Seth K. Mawutor, described such actions as deeply concerning and inconsistent with the values of discipline and mutual respect that schools seek to instil.

He reminded students that discipline and correction are essential parts of the educational process and should never be met with violence or retaliation. Rev. Mawutor emphasized that the National Peace Council promotes dialogue because violence leaves lasting consequences for individuals, families, and institutions. He encouraged students to exercise patience, respect school authorities, and use established grievance procedures whenever they feel unfairly treated, stressing that choosing peace in difficult moments is a sign of maturity and strength.

The Regional Executive Secretary of the Volta Regional Peace Council, Dr. David Esinu Yao Normanyo, also addressed the concerns raised during the discussion. He cautioned students against allowing anger to dictate their actions and warned of the dangers of carrying weapons or threatening others during disagreements, noting that no misunderstanding is worth risking lives or jeopardising one’s future.

Dr. Normanyo further advised students against inviting friends or community members to confront teachers or fellow students following disciplinary actions. He reminded them that schools have clear mechanisms for resolving grievances and encouraged them to seek peaceful solutions through dialogue rather than retaliation. He explained that responding to correction with violence can result in serious disciplinary and legal consequences.

He concluded by encouraging students to view discipline as an opportunity for personal growth, cultivate self-control, seek guidance when faced with challenges, and work together to build a school environment where disagreements are resolved through understanding, respect, and constructive dialogue. He also reminded them that every student has a responsibility to protect the peace, safety, and reputation of their school.

The engagement was attended by the management, teaching staff, and students of Aveyime Senior High Technical School and forms part of the Volta Regional Peace Council’s ongoing commitment to nurturing a culture of peace in educational institutions across the region.