The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, during the ongoing Public Account Committee sitting at Parliament, attributed the recent delays in the disbursement of National Service personnel allowances to challenges within the personnel and laziness amongst some of them.
Mr. Antwi clarified that the delay primarily originated from the personnel’s delay in submitting appointment letters and navigating the intricate validation process. He detailed the multi-step process, starting with personnel submitting information, followed by district-level processing before entry into the system for printing.
He acknowledged the evolving dynamics of today’s youth, drawing a contrast to the time when strict adherence to submission deadlines was the norm during national service.
“The youth of today are not like us. Contrary to our time when submissions were due by the 15th of each month, it’s surprising that as of now, in February, a large number of service personnel have not submitted their appointment letters,”
Antwi also disclosed ongoing efforts to address the issue, indicating active engagement with the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) to facilitate better communication among peers.
However he assured stakeholders of the NSS’s commitment to streamlining procedures for more efficient and timely allowances. He also disclosed ongoing efforts to address the issue, indicating active engagement with the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) to facilitate better communication among peers.
