{"id":77841,"date":"2025-07-21T12:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=77841"},"modified":"2025-07-21T12:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:33:10","slug":"govt-set-to-launch-voluntary-6-week-military-and-emergency-training-for-nss-personnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=77841","title":{"rendered":"Gov\u2019t set to launch voluntary 6-week military and emergency training for NSS personnel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The government will in the coming weeks roll out the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme, a voluntary military and emergency training initiative for National Service personnel.<\/p>\n

The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, confirmed at the Government Accountability Series press briefing at Jubilee House on Monday, July 21, that preparations for the programme have been finalised, with training scheduled to commence between August and October 2025.<\/p>\n

An initial batch of 10,000 National Service volunteers is expected to participate in the six-week exercise, which is designed to equip young Ghanaians with essential skills in emergency response, security, and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis programme is not compulsory; it is voluntary,\u201d Dr Boamah clarified. \u201cThose who sign up will gain valuable life skills that go beyond military orientation. It\u2019s about service, discipline, and readiness to support national emergency efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Programme Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants will undergo training in:<\/p>\n

Basic military orientation<\/p>\n

First aid and basic life support<\/p>\n

Disaster and fire management<\/p>\n

Nationalism and patriotism<\/p>\n

Loyalty and discipline<\/p>\n

Leadership and mentorship<\/p>\n

Physical fitness<\/p>\n

Dr Boamah emphasised that the initiative is a practical step towards building a generation of disciplined, service-oriented young people who can serve as first responders in times of crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about preparing our youth to support national security and disaster management efforts when the need arises,\u201d he said.
Long-Term Vision<\/p>\n

The programme will run in two batches this year, with a major expansion planned in 2026 to increase participation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not just about today\u2019s emergencies,\u201d Dr Boamah added. \u201cIt is about embedding a culture of readiness, patriotism, and proactive citizenship in the youth of Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n

The National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme is part of broader government efforts to promote national security, disaster preparedness, and civic engagement.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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