National Service Personnel Demand Refund of GH¢60 Deducted for Capacity-Building Programme
A concerned group of National Service personnel has appealed to the National Service Authority (NSA) to refund the GH¢60 deducted from their monthly allowances to finance a capacity-building programme.
According to the group, while they appreciate efforts aimed at improving the skills and employability of service personnel, the mandatory deduction has placed an additional financial burden on many of them.
The personnel are therefore calling on the Authority to fully reimburse the deducted amount and review its approach to implementing similar initiatives in the future.
They argue that participation in capacity-building programmes should be voluntary rather than compulsory, allowing interested personnel to enroll without imposing costs on everyone.
The group also stressed the importance of meaningful consultation before introducing policies that directly affect the welfare and finances of National Service personnel.
They believe engaging personnel in discussions before making such decisions would promote transparency, build trust, and ensure that concerns are adequately addressed.
The appeal comes amid growing conversations about the welfare of National Service personnel and the need for policies that balance professional development with the financial realities faced by graduates during their service year.
The group has expressed hope that the National Service Authority will consider their concerns and take steps to address the issue in the interest of fairness and accountability.
