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Dr Joshua Makubu, a former Oti Regional Minister, has raised concerns about the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the upcoming military training programme for National Service Scheme (NSS) graduates. As the Campaign Coordinator for PWDs and Special Needs, Dr Makubu is seeking clarity from the government on how the programme would cater for the needs of graduates with disabilities in the country. This comes after President John Dramani Mahama-led government announced plans to introduce short military training programme for NSS personnel. Dr Makubu concerns highlighted the need for an inclusive approach that ensures equal opportunities for all graduates, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. As someone who has been advocating for the rights and inclusion of PWDs,...

 Some national service personnel have backed the government initiative to make military training part of the service scheme to ensure fitness. They believed that military training would enhance fitness, teamwork, and leadership skills, which is valuable in professionalism. Miss Priscilla Manu, a national service person, said: “Being fit leads to healthy living, so the proposed military training is a good idea.” She mentioned that if the initiative is implemented, it would aid most NSS personnel to be active and perform well in their assigned departments. She emphasised that certificates for military training should be awarded alongside the NSS certificate at the end of the service. Ms Benedict Senoo Adjo, another service pers...

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Former Minister seeks clarity on inclusion of graduates with disabilities in military NSS programme

NSS persons react to President Mahama’s SONA military training proposal