National Service Secretariat opens application to Ghana students abroad
The Ghana National Service Secretariat has stated that, a provision has been made for the foreign students to do the one year mandatory service after tertiary.
In a Press Statement signed by Acting Executive Director of the Scheme, Mustapha Ussif, the NSS and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President has open an avenue for the prospective applicants to register with the Scheme before Monday April 30 when the application will be closed.
As per the Ghana National Service Act, 1980, Act 426, it is a compulsory act on all Ghanaians of 18 years and above to do national service for a minimum duration of one (1) year upon completing the Tertiary education.
The statement indicated that, “Eligible applicants, who are resident abroad and are of age 18 years and above may personally submit their application letter to the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency or the NSS Head office in Accra or log onto the Scheme’s website http//portal.nss.gov.gh and provide the required information”.
Other requirements for the application also includes a certified true copy of academic transcripts from accredited tertiary institution(s) attended, school I.D. cards, passport biodata, students’ visa and any other relevant documents to support the application.
Ghanaguardian.com
Comments (0)