10,000 National Service Personnel to Begin Military Training in August 2025
NSA Launches Pilot Program to Instill Discipline and Patriotism Among Ghanaian Youth
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the commencement of a pilot military training program for 10,000 National Service Personnel starting August 3, 2025. This initiative aims to instill discipline, patriotism, and readiness to support national development goals among the youth.
Program Details and Objectives
The training, lasting a minimum of six weeks, will be conducted in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces across various military barracks nationwide. According to NSA’s acting Director-General, Felix Gyamfi, the program is designed to prepare young people not only for emergencies and disaster response but also to combat societal challenges such as illegal mining, poor sanitation, and environmental degradation.
“We must confront the battle against the cancer of illegal mining (galamsey) and reclaim our lands from environmental degradation. We also have to tackle issues like poor sanitation, malaria, and other public health crises. These are not challenges that education alone can solve. They require physical and mental discipline,” Mr. Gyamfi stated.
Future Implementation
While participation in this year’s pilot program is voluntary, the NSA plans to make the military training mandatory for all National Service Personnel starting in the 2025/2026 service year. The program is expected to be integrated into the service calendar, with personnel undergoing six weeks of training during their service period.
Government’s Commitment
This initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to introducing short military training for National Service Personnel, as stated during his maiden State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025. The President emphasized the importance of promoting fitness and discipline among the youth to foster a sense of civic duty and national contribution.
Collaboration with Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces have expressed full support for the program. Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the NSA of their readiness to provide the necessary training and resources when the program officially commences.
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