The Central Regional Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr. Vincent Kpolu, has cautioned final-year students against engaging in self-posting and lobbying during the upcoming national service postings.
He described such actions as violations of the rules and regulations governing the national service authority and urged students to embrace their postings as part of their civic responsibilities.
Caution
Mr. Vincent Kpolu gave the caution during a Pre-Service Orientation held at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre two days ago in Winneba in the Central Region. The programme, organised by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs in collaboration with the Central Regional Secretariat of the National Service Authority, was aimed at preparing final-year students for the 2025/2026 service year.
He explained that the Authority had carefully matched students with institutions and locations that align with their academic backgrounds and professional interests. According to him, bypassing the official posting by relocating oneself to a preferred institution, particularly due to personal connections, undermines the integrity and purpose of the National Service Authority.
“It is unacceptable for any student to post themselves to an institution simply because a relative, friend, or acquaintance is the head there. Such conduct is a direct affront to the rules that bind the operations of the Authority, and those found culpable will be dealt with according to the regulations,” he warned.
Lobbying
He further emphasised the need for students to refrain from lobbying through unofficial means, adding that lobbying disrupts the credibility of the system and denies others fair opportunities.Touching on the technical side of the registration, Mr. Kpolu urged students to ensure that their personal details, especially names and academic data, correspond with those captured by the NSA system. He warned that inconsistencies in details such as name arrangement, spelling errors, or incomplete information could delay or even jeopardise the registration and posting process.
“Any form of omission or misrepresentation in your personal information will have dire consequences on your ability to complete the service registration process. We urge all students to double-check their details to avoid future frustrations,” he advised.
Some officials from the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at the University also encouraged the students to actively participate in the orientation and to cooperate fully with NSA representatives.
They noted that the exercise was critical for understanding the expectations of service personnel and offered a platform for addressing concerns and clarifying processes.
Meanwhile, the orientation was attended by thousands of students and saw lively engagement on issues ranging from allowances and accommodation to work ethics and the responsibilities of national service personnel.
