“Ready for Any Situation”: 10,000 National Service Personnel to Undergo Emergency Training

The Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that 10,000 National Service personnel will participate in a nationwide emergency response training programme starting in August 2025.

The National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme aims to equip young graduates with essential skills in public safety, national security, and disaster management.

The six-week training programme will cover various areas, including first aid and basic life support, fire and disaster management, mentorship and leadership, and nationalism and patriotism.

The Defence Minister emphasized that participation in the programme is voluntary, driven by a sense of national duty.

The training will be conducted in two batches from August to October, with future expansions planned to accommodate more National Service personnel.

Dr. Boamah highlighted the programme’s goal of building a skilled and disciplined national support base for emergency situations.

The initiative aims to enhance national security and emergency preparedness, producing a cohort of service personnel ready to support national emergency efforts when needed.