Article: Reconsidering Ghana’s National Service Military Policy – A Call for Collaborative Implementation and Institutional Integration – Prof Mandora Writes

Christian Anefor, also known as Prof Mandora, Assistant Organizer of the UEW Business Students Alumni Association, has raised concerns about the National Service Authority’s recent announcement of mandatory three-month military training for National Service personnel.

While the goal of maximizing discipline is commendable, Anefor suggests that the implementation procedure needs careful consideration.

The policy implies that four years of education under qualified lecturers is insufficient to instill discipline, questioning the effectiveness of Ghana’s educational system.

Anefor proposes that instead of a standalone military training program, the policy could be incorporated into existing tertiary institution curricula through compulsory cadet corps programs or internship programs.

Additionally, reviewing the personnel allowance rate could motivate service personnel to perform better, as research shows a direct relationship between wage rates and employee motivation.

Anefor recommends a collaborative approach between the government, NSA, and tertiary institutions to develop a comprehensive discipline and character development strategy.

This collaborative approach could involve integrating military training into existing programs to promote holistic education and protect institutional integrity.

Implementing compulsory cadet corps programs or internship programs with NSA and military support could also be beneficial.

Furthermore, reviewing personnel allowance rates could boost morale and productivity among service personnel.

By collaborating with tertiary institutions, the government and NSA could lead to improved discipline and character development among students.

This approach would promote a more comprehensive approach to education, protecting institutional integrity and reputation, and resulting in better-motivated service personnel and improved productivity.

 

 

 

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Reconsidering the National Service Military Policy: A Call for Collaborative Implementation and Institutional Integration. 

Christian Anefor affectionately known as Prof Mandora.

UEW Business Students Alumni Association Assistant Organizer

 

The National Service Authority’s (NSA) recent announcement of a mandatory three-month military training exercise for all qualified National Service personnel from tertiary institutions has called for a necessary debate about discipline and character development in Ghana’s youth. While the aim of maximizing discipline among personnel is commendable, it is crucial for the government to relook at the implementation procedure to ensure that the policy achieves its intended goals without raising significant concerns about the perception and reputation of our tertiary institutions.

The NSA’s argument that four years of education under the guidance of highly qualified and disciplined lecturers, including PhD holders and professors, is insufficient to instill discipline in personnel is difficult to accept. It implicitly questions the effectiveness of our educational system.

One major concern is that the policy seems to undermine the role of tertiary institutions in shaping the character and discipline of students.
Four years of education under the guidance of well-trained and disciplined lecturers, including PhD holders and professors, should ideally equip students with the necessary skills and values to excel in their chosen fields. The notion that a three-month military training exercise is sufficient to instill discipline in students who have spent four years in these institutions raises questions about the efficacy of our academic systems.

Rather than implementing a standalone military training program, it would be more effective to incorporate the policy into the existing curriculum of tertiary institutions. This could be achieved through a compulsory tertiary cadet corps program or by allowing universities to strategically integrate the policy as an internship program during the four-year stay on campus, with the support of the NSA and the military. This approach would not only enhance the discipline and character of students but also promote a more holistic approach to education to protect our institutional integrity and reputation.

Furthermore, the NSA should consider reviewing the personnel allowance rate to motivate service personnel to perform better. Research has shown that wage rates have a direct relationship with employee motivation, and an increment in allowance could significantly boost the morale and productivity of personnel.

The government of Ghana and the NSA’s decision to ensure discipline among National Service personnel is a collective concern that requires a collaborative approach. Rather than implementing a policy that may be perceived as undermining the role of tertiary institutions, it would be more effective to work with these institutions to develop a comprehensive approach to discipline and character development.

The National Service Military Policy has good intentions, its implementation procedure requires careful consideration to ensure that it achieves its goals without unintended consequences. By working collaboratively with tertiary institutions and incorporating the policy into existing curriculum, we can develop a more effective and sustainable approach to discipline and character development in Ghana’s youth.

Christian Anefor( Prof Mandora)
0243597666
christiananefor3@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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