The National Service Scheme (NSS) has taken action to address concerns raised by National Service Personnel regarding delays in receiving their stipends. In response, payments for January 2024 have been disbursed to personnel across the country.
Armstrong Essah, the Director of Corporate Affairs, emphasized that all eligible individuals will receive their allowances via E-Zwich at their respective banks nationwide. Additionally, the Secretariat has confirmed that allowances for February and March 2024 have been processed and will be paid soon.
Despite these efforts, some NSS personnel under the government’s payroll have expressed frustration over receiving only two months’ worth of allowances despite serving for five months.
Johnson, aged 24, voiced his dissatisfaction, stating, “Finally, I’ve received my allowance but I’m not excited at all. How can I be working for 5 months and get just two months’ allowance? They’re frustrating us. Honestly, I want to quit!”
Curtis, 23, shared similar sentiments, expressing disappointment with the partial payment. “Two months out of 4. Honestly, I feel they should have paid in full. There’s absolutely no reason for half payment given the delay. Why promise monthly when you can’t live up to it?” he questioned.
Angela, an NSS personnel serving in the Ghana Education Service, highlighted the financial strain caused by delayed payments.
