National Service Authority to Deduct GH₵100 from February Allowances for NSS Cloth

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has announced that a GH₵100 deduction will be made from the February allowances of all national service personnel across Ghana. This deduction is meant to cover the cost of the official National Service Cloth, which has already been distributed to personnel nationwide. The move has sparked discussions among service personnel, with some questioning the mandatory nature of the deduction, while others see it as a way to promote uniformity and identity among members of the scheme.

In addition to the deduction for the cloth, NASPA has also indicated that personnel enrolled in the SIC insurance scheme will face further deductions. These deductions will cover four months of unpaid insurance contributions, fulfilling the contractual obligations of service personnel under the scheme. While some personnel have expressed concerns about the deductions reducing their already limited allowances, NASPA assures that these payments are necessary to sustain the insurance benefits, which provide financial security in cases of unforeseen circumstances.

NASPA has assured all service personnel that any further updates regarding these deductions will be communicated in due course. The association urges members to remain patient and cooperate as these processes are implemented. Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about the transparency of such deductions, with calls for clearer communication between NASPA and service personnel to ensure that all members fully understand the reasons behind these deductions and their benefits.

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