Management of the National Service Authority (NSA) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
The implementation will demonstrate President John Mahama’s commitment to introducing short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs).
In total, personnel will undergo up to two months of composite basic military drills starting on August 3, 2025.
The initiative is part of planned efforts to instil discipline, nationalism, and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
During the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025, the President announced plans to introduce short military training to promote fitness and discipline among the youth.
He said the government is working to strengthen the legal framework governing national service.
At the meeting, NSA Director-General Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of preparing the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he said.
For his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the NSA of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the programme officially commences.