In a recent announcement, the management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) revealed that there will be a significant increase in the monthly allowance provided to its personnel.
According to a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the Scheme, the government has given the green light for the allowance to be increased from GH¢559.04 to GH¢715.57, and this adjustment will take effect from January 2023.
The last adjustment made to the NSS allowance dates back to January 2017 when it was raised to GH¢559.04.
The statement further assured that all current National Service Personnel actively serving during this time will receive arrears for the difference in the allowance’s upward adjustment from January 2023. This means that they will be compensated accordingly for the period between the implementation date and January 2023.
This move is expected to provide some relief to the dedicated individuals who have been diligently serving the country through the NSS program. The increase in the allowance is likely to motivate and support these young individuals during their service period.
With the government’s clearance for this increment, the NSS management aims to enhance the overall experience of the National Service Personnel and ensure that their efforts are recognized and valued.
Below is the Scheme’s statement.
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME SECURES GOVERNMENT APPROVAL FOR UPWARD ADJUSTMENT OF MONTHLY ALLOWANCES FOR NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
1. The Management of the National Service Scheme has secured government approval for upward adjustment of monthly allowances for National Service Personnel from GH¢559.04 to GH¢715.57, with effect from January, 2023.
2. The approval, which was contained in a letter dated 18th July, 2023 and signed by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare (MP), was as a result of series of engagements between National Service Scheme, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the Ministry of Finance.
3. The letter also directed The Controller and Accountant-General to give effect to the new levels of the personnel allowances.
4. In effect, all National Service Personnel who are currently in active service are entitled to arrears for the difference in the upward adjustment from January, 2023, and would be paid accordingly.
5. Management therefore urges all National Service Personnel to exercise patience as the necessary administrative processes are being concluded to have all the arrears duly paid.
Thank you.
