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Once all these are done, students THE SERVICE EXPERIENCE Coupled with that, I had to
have to wait for their postings in All things being equal, it was a endure issues of sexual
July. I must say, the registration good experience. I was actually harrassment in my workplace.
system after posting is not posted to the government sector friendly at all. It's rather rigid. but I requested reposting and It was not easy; I must say, but
ended up in the private sector in God in His own way worked it out
Accra. This was also a challenge. for me. I have been able to finish
One has to travel to the regional
office of his/her area of posting
my service successfully
for biometric registration which I Since my family lived outside without any incident and I have
believe could be done at the Accra, I had to look for an been retained in this same
district level to curb queueing at affordable accommodation company.
dawn(3:00 am) and to avoid which seemed nearly impossible. confusion between students who Eventually, I found one very far TThe NSS experience helped me
get there first and protocol from my workplace. This was of to develop a thicker skin and a
issues. With these challenges, one course quite hectic since it meant more focused mind.
might lose the joy or the waking up at dawn and getting
enthusiasm to start the service. home late.
HOW CAN NSS BE BETTER?
I suggest government should put
in place an online registration
system to allow each
student to register online at their
convenience. Also, allowances to
service personnel should be paid
by the end of every month.
In all, I can say National Service
has prepared me for higher
heights and I’m proud I’ve also
been able to serve the nation.
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