Scrap The National Service Scheme, It’s Of No Use Now – Former MP

Former Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency, Hon. Daniel Kwasi Ashiamah, has called for the complete scrapping of Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS), arguing that it has outlived its purpose and no longer serves its intended value.

Speaking on Neat FM’s morning show on Wednesday, November 5, the former legislator said the scheme, which was originally designed to instill discipline and provide practical work experience for graduates, has now become ineffective and irrelevant in addressing the country’s employment and development challenges.

“The National Service Scheme should be scrapped. It is of no use now,” Hon. Ashiamah stated emphatically during the interview.

He further explained that the scheme, in its current form, places unnecessary financial and administrative burdens on the government while failing to equip participants with the real-world skills needed for the job market.

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According to him, many graduates end up being posted to institutions where their efforts have little to no impact, and the experience gained does not translate into sustainable employment.

Ashiamah, who served in Parliament between 2017 and 2021, proposed that government rather channel the funds used for the NSS into establishing a more effective national youth employment or entrepreneurship program that would directly help young people gain practical skills and start their own businesses.

His comments have since sparked public debate, with some agreeing that the scheme needs restructuring, while others insist it remains a vital rite of passage for Ghanaian graduates.