In a significant development aimed at fostering discipline, nationalism, and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates, the National Service Authority (NSA) has initiated discussions with the Military High Command to implement the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
This new initiative, announced by President John Dramani Mahama during his maiden State of the Nation Address, seeks to equip National Service Personnel (NSPs) with basic military training.
At a meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, NSA Director-General Felix Gyamfi emphasized the importance of the training programme in building a more resilient and patriotic youth population.
“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,” he stated.
Gyamfi reiterated that all national service personnel will undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of their service experience, aimed at fostering a spirit of national development.
Representing the Military High Command, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye pledged the Ghana Armed Forces’ support for the programme, assuring the Authority of their readiness to deliver the necessary training when the programme officially rolls out. The training, scheduled to commence on August 3, 2025, will comprise up to two months of composite basic military drills.
This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s youth, instilling in them the values of discipline, patriotism, and physical fitness.
He reiterated that , as the programme takes off, Ghanaians can expect to see a new generation of national service personnel equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the country’s development.
