NSS service personnel paid GH¢155 instead of GH¢715.57: Facts Checked

Is it true that NSS service personnel paid GH¢155 instead of GH¢715.57 in the Central Region?

Information about the underpayment of NSS personnel thus (NSS service personnel paid GH¢155 instead of GH¢715.57) by the National Service Scheme went viral and caused a lot of agitation among personnel stationed at various offices across the country. Of particular mention was the alleged underpayment of personnel in the Central Region.

The claims of NSS allowance underpayment in Central Region compelled many NSS personnel to rush to check if they have been affected.

However, information made public on the matter by the management of the National Service Scheme should have been false. The management refuted the allegations.

The allegations were first made on Thursday, January 25, 2024, by the outgoing Tema Metro President of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), Hamidu Apandago Mahamadu.

The person who made the claims during a TV3 morning show stated that service personnel in the Central Region were paid GH¢155 as an allowance instead of the approved GH¢715.57.

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He further alleged that despite efforts by the Central Regional Executive, there was no response from management.

In response, the National Service Scheme’s management issued a statement indicating that service personnel in the Central Region have been paid their full monthly allowances and arrears. The release emphasised that management has not received any letter from the Central Regional Executive concerning unpaid allowances.

“Management wishes to unequivocally state that service personnel in the Central Region have been paid full monthly allowances and arrears. Management has also not received any letter from the Central Regional Executive on any matter concerning unpaid allowances,” the statement read.

“Therefore, the allegations are false, unfounded, and malicious, and they must be disregarded with the contempt they deserve,” it added.

Management of the NSS further advised NASPA executives at all levels to use established channels of communication available to them through their constitution when addressing unclear issues, cautioning against making baseless allegations in the media.

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The National Service Scheme reiterated its commitment to an open-door policy with NASPA, encouraging a collaborative approach to address any concerns and supporting the activities of National Service personnel.

The claims of NSS allowance underpayment in Central Region has been denied by the NSS.

From the clarifications provided by the National Service Scheme the news that NSS service personnel were paid GH¢155 instead of GH¢715.57 is untrue.

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