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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 9 MIN

Ghana's National Service Scheme: Time for Change

from Deep Dive: Stories from The Labari Journal

This episode discusses the opinion piece from The Journal arguing for the abolition or optionalization of Ghana's National Service Scheme (NSS). Initially established in 1973 to address critical manpower shortages, the article asserts that the NSS has become outdated and inefficient in modern Ghana, forcing graduates into often irrelevant roles for minimal pay. The episode discusses issues such as delayed allowances, missed career opportunities for participants, and recurring allegations of corruption within the scheme, including the significant siphoning of funds through "ghost names."Read all our stories at labarijournal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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