The Acting Director of the National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has set his sights on leaving an indelible mark by establishing a system so robust that no one would dare tamper with it in the years to come.
Speaking on Joy FM’s PM Express on Wednesday, February 12, he stated that his legacy will be defined by stringent auditing systems, standardized operating procedures, and an unshakable payroll system.
“By the time I leave, I want to be remembered for setting up a very stringent auditing system, standard operating procedures, and then instituting a robust payroll system. That’s if you were to come 10 years later, 20 years later, you would dare not touch it,” he declared.
For him, a well-structured payroll and auditing system is a foundational pillar to ensure efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. He envisions a future where service personnel receive timely payments without delays, fostering trust in the system.
Beyond structural reforms, Mr. Gyamfi urged Ghanaians to pay close attention to upcoming projects aimed at youth development, aligning with the President’s vision.
“I would want you to pay attention to the National Service Authority in the months to come, as we roll out a series of projects and schemes around the country to give real meaning to the President’s agenda for youth development,” he stated.
Addressing concerns over personnel preferences for urban placements, he revealed plans to achieve a 50% deployment parity between the private and public sectors. He believes strategic placements, including in rural areas, will significantly contribute to national development.
“We would be sending service persons to institutions where we feel their service will be felt the most. If it happens to be rural areas, that will be good, because we have to do something about the outcome of results in the Free SHS, which has become a question of intention,” he explained.
Mr. Gyamfi also emphasized national service as an opportunity for young Ghanaians to discover the country beyond major cities.
“People should get to know this country. We should encourage people to see other parts of this country so the idea behind national service is rightly achieved. The Tamale or Damongo people spoke about 10 or 12 years ago is not the same place. If you go to Savelugu today, it has changed completely,” he noted.
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