By: Adams Perpetual
The National Service Authority (NSA) has unveiled a bold new vision to redefine national service in Ghana— one anchored on digital transformation, discipline, and opportunity.
Speaking at the Authority’s Head Office in Accra on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Director-General, Ruth Dela Seddoh declared that the era of complications is over.
“This is an all-new Authority driven by transparency, technology, and transformation,” she said, adding that the reforms align with President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda for national development.
Among the major highlights is the launch of a comprehensive Digital Skills Training Programme for all national service personnel starting this year. The initiative will equip graduates with practical digital and soft skills in areas such as website design, digital marketing, and cybersecurity. According to Ms. Seddoh, the programme is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the modern workplace.
“We are empowering our youth with tools to thrive in a technology-driven world,” she emphasized.
The Authority also announced the introduction of basic military training for the first 10,000 national service personnel. The programme, developed in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces, seeks to promote discipline, civic responsibility, and leadership among the youth. Ms. Seddoh noted that this marks the pilot phase of a larger national plan to nurture patriotic and resilient future leaders who are ready to serve Ghana in all sectors.
On institutional reforms, the Director-General addressed the issue of payroll fraud that recently affected the Authority. She confirmed that stringent IT and financial control systems have been introduced, alongside a renewed partnership with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department, to strengthen transparency and accountability. “Payroll fraud will soon be a thing of the past,” she assured, adding that the Authority is committed to protecting public funds and restoring confidence in its operations.
A major technological leap comes with the rollout of the new National Service Digital Portal, replacing the suspended Central Service Management Platform. The upgraded system features real-time verification, facial recognition, and AI-powered job-matching tools. It also integrates scholarship recommendations, mentorship connections, and geofencing-based attendance tracking to enhance transparency and efficiency in deployment and payroll management.
She concluded her address with a passionate call to action: “National service will no longer be a year of obligation — it will be a year of opportunity and growth.” She commended the Governing Board and the Transition Steering Committee for their tireless work in implementing the reforms and urged all young Ghanaians to embrace the new dawn of service with optimism and pride. “We are resetting national service,” she declared. “A new chapter begins now.”
Meanwhile, the online registration for the 2025/2026 service year is set to begin on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, and will close on Wednesday, 15th October 2025. All prospective national service personnel are required to register via the official website — www.gnsa.gov.gh. The new system, designed with advanced cybersecurity safeguards, is built to resist attacks from dishonest agents, but the Authority has urged applicants to remain vigilant and ensure they use only the official website. The official commencement date for national service is scheduled for Monday, 3rd November 2025.
