A group photograph of the delegation from Tanzanian Education Ministry and officials of the National Service Authority
The Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has commended Ghana’s National Service Authority (NSA) for its innovative digitalisation initiatives, which have transformed the country’s national service scheme into a model of efficiency and accessibility.
The commendation was made when a delegation from the Ministry, led by the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Dr. Charles Mahera, paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the National Service Authority, Osei Assibey Antwi.
The visit, which took place in the Authority’s headquarters in Accra, was aimed at exchanging knowledge, learning from the successes of the National Service Authority, and exploring the possibility of replicating Ghana’s national service model in Tanzania.
Delight
Welcoming the delegation at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra, Mr. Assibey Antwi expressed his delight at hosting the Tanzanian team. He highlighted the importance of such visits in fostering international cooperation and sharing best practices in national service.
“The significant role the National Service Authority has played in Ghana’s socio-economic development since its inception cannot be overemphasised. The strategic initiatives implemented under this leadership that have transformed the Authority into a robust national development tool are significant,” he indicated.
Mr. Assibey Antwi provided an overview of the Authority, detailing its history, objectives, and the broad spectrum of opportunities it offers to young graduates. He emphasised the scheme’s impact on youth employment, national cohesion, and skills development.
The Director-General also shared insights into recent innovations, including the digitisation of service postings, the introduction of the ‘National Service Week’ celebration, and partnerships with various industries to enhance the relevance of the service experience.
Commendation
For his part, the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, commended the Director-General for his visionary leadership, which has seen the NSS evolve into a model of excellence.
Dr. Mahera noted that Tanzania was keen on learning from Ghana’s experience, particularly in using national service as a platform for youth empowerment and national development.
“The Tanzanian government is considering establishing a similar national service scheme and sees Ghana’s model as a benchmark. I believe the visit would allow us to study the operational framework of the authority, its challenges, and its successes to guide the development of their national service programme,” he added.
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