National Service Authority Holds Pre-Campus Orientation for Ho Technical University Final-Year Students
Ho, Volta Region – June 11, 2026
The National Service Authority (NSA) has organized a pre-campus orientation programme for final-year students of Ho Technical University to prepare them for the national service registration and deployment process.
The orientation, held on June 11, 2026, formed part of efforts by the Authority to educate prospective service personnel on the requirements and procedures involved in national service. The programme was organized under the directive of the Director-General of the National Service Authority, who tasked her two Deputy Director-Generals, together with the Deployment, Regional, and Management Information Systems (MIS) teams, to engage and educate students on the registration process.
Among the dignitaries present were the Deputy Director-General for Operations, Lieutenant Colonel Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu; the Deputy Director-General for Finance and Administration, Hon. Donkor Fuseini; the Head of Deployment, Mr. Yaw Tweneboah Koduah; the Head of MIS, Mr. John Apraku; the Volta Regional Director of the National Service Authority; the Dean of Students; and officials from the Academic Affairs Directorate of Ho Technical University.
In his opening remarks, the Volta Regional Director welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of national service in the development of graduates and the nation. Lieutenant Colonel Kpeungu subsequently spoke on the history and significance of national service, encouraging students to embrace the opportunity and participate in the six-week mandatory military training programme.
Addressing the students, Hon. Donkor Fuseini responded to concerns regarding the registration process and data mismatch challenges experienced by the current batch of service personnel. He assured students that measures were being implemented to minimize such issues and ensure a smoother registration experience.
The Head of Deployment, Mr. Yaw Tweneboah Koduah, took participants through the various registration procedures, including the process of obtaining an NSS PIN code and completing the registration required to secure their National Service numbers.
Mr. John Apraku, Head of MIS, also educated students on common registration errors, particularly name and email mismatches. He stressed the importance of providing accurate information during registration to avoid complications during deployment and service.
The programme concluded with an interactive session, allowing students to ask questions and receive clarification on issues related to registration, deployment, and national service requirements.