Ghana's National Service Navigates COVID-19 Challenges

Ghana's National Service Faces COVID-19 Challenges: A Report on Allowances and Secretariat's Response In Ghana, the 2020 National Service Scheme faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Service personnel experienced significant financial difficulties, prompting concerns and public attention. The National Service Secretariat responded by implementing measures to address these issues, including adjusting payment timelines and introducing digital platforms for payments and communication. "We had to move our mandatory leave from July to April to make sure our national service personnel were safe," stated a representative from the Secretariat in a recent news report. The Secretariat also implemented social distancing protocols and a booking system for appointments, limiting the number of people at their offices at any given time. Despite these efforts, some service personnel continue to face challenges. The Secretariat's commitment to addressing the situation and ensuring the well-being of service personnel remains a key focus. The board of directors is expected to meet at the end of the month to further discuss and address the ongoing concerns.