Deputy Minister for Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has stated that national service represents the utmost expression of patriotism among Ghanaians, illustrating their commitment to the country.

The Member of Parliament for the Asian South constituency articulated that Ghana relies on the collective efforts of its citizens to advance and prosper.

These sentiments were conveyed during a significant event on Thursday, September 7, known as the "NSS Remembrance Day." The event featured a flag-raising ceremony held at the forecourt of the Ghana National Service Scheme headquarters.

Its purpose was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Service Scheme and to pay tribute to the fallen heroes who had dutifully served the nation through their participation in national service.

Yesterday at NSS Remembrance Day, we honored all our fallen heroes and those who served our nation well through National Service Scheme in the past 50 years of its formation. As Abraham Lincoln puts it, “A nation that does not honor its heroes will not endure for long”. Let us… pic.twitter.com/JcA50qqfjC— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) September 8, 2023

Mr Ntim Fordjour thus urged the youth to emulate the patriotism of these persons.

“Let us arise in the spirit of patriotism and serve Ghana our motherland beyond partisan, religious or tribal rhetorics that divide us. Ghana National Service Scheme has impacted our national development and will therefore be strengthened to deliver an enhanced mandate of building entrepreneurship, innovation and employable skills among our youth.”

In the midst of these developments, it has come to light that the National Service Scheme (NSS) currently owes its personnel two months' allowances, a situation that has placed them in a state of financial distress.

In an effort to alleviate the economic challenges faced by beneficiaries, the institution had recently raised their allowances from GHS559 to GHS713.

In response to this, the Ghana National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has issued a call to the National Service Scheme, urging them to promptly settle the outstanding arrears owed to their members.