NSS dismisses strike claims, confirms payment of April allowance

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has dismissed recent claims suggesting that its personnel are on strike.

Director of Corporate Affairs at the NSS, Armstrong Essah clarified that the group calling themselves the Concerned National Service Scheme Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) is not recognized by the NSS.

In an interview at Onua FM, Essah emphasized, “If you look at the group calling themselves the Concerned National Service Scheme Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG), it is not known to the National Service Scheme. The only recognized body is NASPAG.”

Reassuring the public, Essah stated that all National Service Personnel continue to render their invaluable service to the country and are not participating in any strike action.

“The official body responsible for all National Service Personnel has spoken, and they are not on strike,” he reiterated.

Addressing concerns about delayed stipends, Essah provided a timeline for the payment of allowances.

He announced that by next week Friday, July 12, 2024, all personnel would receive notifications indicating the receipt of their May stipends.

“I want to use this medium, Onua FM, to announce to all personnel that by next week Friday, the allowances for the month of May will also hit their accounts,” he assured.

Furthermore, Essah confirmed that the April stipends had already been disbursed, “We have paid every personnel for the month of April.

“I am sure everyone has received their alert. Those who haven’t received theirs, I give them up to tomorrow, the 5th of July 2024, all the National Service Personnel will receive their alerts.”

Expressing regret over the delays, Essah apologized to all personnel for any inconvenience caused.

“I would like to apologize to the personnel for the delay in the payment of their allowances. We understand the disruption it might have caused.”

Essah reassured Ghanaians about the financial stability of the NSS, stating that “The National Service Scheme is one of the government institutions with the safest financial structures in Ghana.

Despite occasional delays of a week or two, the allowances never go unpaid. We have enough money to ensure timely payments,” he concluded.

The NSS remains committed to supporting its personnel and ensuring the smooth operation of its services across the country.

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