The President of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), Abdul Wahab Mohammed, has announced the suspension of the Association’s Capacity Building Programme following concerns raised by National Service Personnel over deductions from their allowances.

Speaking at a press conference on July 21, 2026, Abdul Mohammed said the decision was taken after engagements with the management of the National Service Authority (NSA), feedback from service personnel, and a directive from the Minister of Youth, Empowerment and Development, George Opare Addo.

He announced that the programme, in its current form, had been suspended with immediate effect pending a comprehensive review.

“The Capacity Building Programme, as currently structured, is hereby suspended with immediate effect, pending a comprehensive review of the programme for a decisive action to be taken,” Mohammed said.

He assured National Service Personnel that there would be no further deductions from their allowances in relation to the training programme.

Abdul Mohammed explained that the initiative was introduced to equip service personnel with practical, industry-relevant skills to improve their employability after completing their mandatory service.

He said NASPA’s National Executive Council approved the programme in December last year after identifying the need to support graduates facing challenges transitioning into the job market.

GH¢60 deduction from personnel allowance not by NSA - NASPA clarifies

The training was expected to cover areas including coding, website development, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, project management, agricultural business and other practical skills.

NASPA initially estimated a contribution of GH¢15 per month, amounting to about GH¢180 over the service year. However, the Association later requested a GH¢60 deduction to cover four months of training costs.

The deduction triggered concerns among some service personnel, who questioned the consultation process and the financial burden associated with the programme.

Mohammed said NASPA had taken note of the concerns and remained committed to ensuring that the interests and welfare of National Service Personnel were prioritised.

The Association had earlier clarified that the GH¢60 deduction was an initiative by NASPA and not the National Service Authority.

In a statement issued on July 19, 2026, and signed by the NASPA Executive Committee, the Association said the clarification was necessary to address what it described as misinformation surrounding the deduction and to help personnel understand its purpose, legality and intended benefits.

According to NASPA, the GH¢60 deduction was intended to support its Capacity Building Programme, which was designed to provide National Service Personnel with practical skills, career readiness training and professional development opportunities ahead of their transition into the job market.

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