The National Service Authority has initiated discussions with the Military High Command to implement the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme, equipping National Service Personnel with basic military training. This move aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to instilling discipline, nationalism, and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
NSA Director-General Felix Gyamfi emphasized the importance of the training programme, saying, “The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth.”
Gyamfi reiterated that all national service personnel will undergo basic military drills and orientation, fostering a spirit of national development. Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye, representing the Military High Command, pledged the Ghana Armed Forces’ support for the programme.
“The training is expected to commence on August 3, 2025,” he added, noting that personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills. The programme aims to build a more resilient and patriotic youth population.
