NSS allowance to be increased – NSA boss

The Director-General of the Ghana National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, says the stipends of personnel will be increased.

Speaking on 3FM Mr. Gyamfi stated the government is considering the increment, adding all the necessary work towards making it materialized is ongoing.

“The current allowance (GHC715), I must say, is inadequate. Discussions with the government are ongoing to adjust the GHC715 stipend to a more sustainable figure that can cushion our (Service Personnel) in these challenging times,” he said.

“District Managers should go back to getting accommodations for Service Personnel who are posted to their districts,” he said.

On President John Mahama’s plans for his government to introduce short military training for National Service Personnel, the Director-General mentioned that “Discussions are ongoing, and we are hoping to begin this year.” Mr. Gyamfi indicates.

President Mahama, on Thursday, February 27, during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term, explained that the initiative aims to instill a sense of fitness and discipline among young people serving the country.