Benjamin Oduro Asante, NSS Eastern Regional Director
The Eastern Regional Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Benjamin Oduro Asante, is enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Scheme’s activities in the region.
This development came to light during a visit by The Daily Statesman to the regional office to gather first-hand information about the NSS operations in the region.
One notable improvement observed during the visit was the ongoing biometric evaluation process, where national service personnel were found to be comfortably seated instead of queuing at some district offices.
Mr. Oduro Asante’s physical presence at the offices ensured that operations were conducted smoothly and in accordance with laid-down procedures. Additionally, some personnel who were also present at the time of filing this story said Mr. Oduro’s constant monitoring and proactive actions to ensure fairness in the process were commendable.
They noted that his work serves as a testament to the positive impact that effective leadership can have on organizational performance and service delivery.
Commitment
The NSS Regional Director reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a conducive environment for service personnel while proactively addressing operational challenges to ensure the seamless execution of the NSS mandate.
Mr. Oduro Asante highlighted the significance of the NSS in supporting various sectors, particularly in teaching, nursing, farming, administration, among others. He emphasised the importance of the biometric registration process, assuring personnel that operations were running smoothly.
Acknowledging the challenges faced by the current NSS personnel, particularly regarding delayed payments, he urged them to exercise patience as the government worked towards settling all outstanding arrears.
He empathized with their plight, acknowledging the difficulties and reaffirming government’s commitment to alleviating their suffering through timely payment.
NSS compulsory
The NSS Regional Director said national service is compulsory for all persons who had graduated from tertiary level institutions in the country, adding that “it marks the beginning of service to the nation and initiates first-timers to public and civil service life.”
Mr. Oduro Asante called on the trained teachers, awaiting their NSS postings, to take advantage of the service to gain experience and sharpen their skills to enter the job market.
The NSS has released the first batch of PIN codes for 13,353 eligible trained teachers to enable them enrol to be deployed to offer their one-year mandatory national service for the 2024 service year.
“The service period affords personnel the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the job environment, and also learn employable skills such as teamwork, diligence, and punctuality to adequately prepare them for permanent engagement after the service. “Embrace this wholeheartedly,” he advised.
Underscoring the significance of skills development, Mr. Oduro Asante stated: “We have moved the Scheme from its traditional mission of ‘mobilization for deployment’ to ‘deployment for employment’ to meet the needs of the contemporary graduate”.
In that context, he urged the various user agencies to continue dedicating some of their resources to train service persons towards building their skills for the job market.
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