National Service will no longer be mandatory under my Presidency – Dr Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says national service will no longer be mandatory for graduates seeking permanent jobs immediately they complete their tertiary education.

He said students will have the option to decide whether to participate in the national service or not.

Addressing the rank and file of the party on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the UPSA auditorium on his vision, Dr Bawumia said the current national service scheme needs to be adjusted to better meet the needs of graduates in the job market.

“I believe it is time to rethink the concept of our current national service scheme. My government will propose that those who after completion of their education can secure jobs would be exempted from national service.

“National service will no longer be mandatory and students will have the option to decide whether to do national service. This will also encourage companies to go to campuses for recruitment annually,” he assured promised.