Military Training for National Service Personnel Begins This August

Starting August 2025, Ghana’s National Service Personnel (NSPs) will be swapping desks for drills as the government rolls out a brand-new military training programme aimed at building discipline, patriotism, and readiness among the country’s graduates.

The initiative, known as the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP), was first announced by President John Dramani Mahama during his State of the Nation Address in February.

Now, the National Service Authority (NSA) is making it official, following high-level talks with the Ghana Armed Forces on Wednesday, April 23.

According to Felix Gyamfi, Director-General of the NSA, the programme represents a “transformative step” in preparing the youth to better serve their country—not just in classrooms and offices, but in times of national need.

“This military training is a step in the right direction,” Mr. Gyamfi said. “It must be embraced as a powerful way to reshape and reset the mindset of our youth for the betterment of Ghana.”

The training is expected to last up to two months and will be mandatory for all national service personnel. It will include basic drills, discipline training, physical fitness, and civic education, all delivered with the support of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye, representing the Military High Command, assured the nation that the armed forces are fully ready to support the rollout.

“We are committed to offering the right structure and support for this training. We see it as an investment in the future of the nation,” he said.

The first batch of personnel is set to begin their training on August 3, 2025.

As Ghana prepares for this major shift in national service, many are watching to see how it shapes the next generation of public servants—and how it strengthens the values of patriotism and service in the hearts of young Ghanaians.