Final-year students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have received practical guidance on the national service registration process during an orientation seminar organised by the Examination Office in collaboration with the Ghana National Service Authority (NSA).
The seminar was aimed at preparing students for a smooth registration process by outlining the requirements for national service, explaining the online registration procedures, and highlighting common mistakes that could delay postings.
Delivering the welcome address, the Senior Assistant Registrar at the Examination Office, Mrs. Amanda Owusu-Asare, encouraged participants to actively engage in the session and take advantage of the opportunity to better understand the registration process.
“We are hoping that by the end of this program we would have learnt a lot to avoid most of the mistakes that we make when our postings are out,” she said.
Addressing the students, Lieutenant Colonel Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu, Deputy Director-General for Operations, emphasised that national service is a mandatory civic responsibility designed to contribute to national development.
“National service is not national employment. It is your opportunity to serve your country with patriotism, loyalty and commitment where your services are most needed,” he stated.
He advised students to ensure that their names and dates of birth on their Ghana Cards correspond with the records submitted by the University, noting that any discrepancies could hinder successful registration.
“If you have any issues with your personal details, this is the time to correct them before the registration portal opens,” he urged.
Mr. Yaw Tweneboah Koduah, Head of Deployment, took participants through the online registration process, explaining how students could access their PIN codes, activate their accounts, complete the registration forms, and validate their postings.
He urged students to complete the registration themselves to avoid costly errors.
“It will not take you more than five minutes to fill the form. Make sure you do it yourself and provide accurate information because you will be responsible for everything submitted,” he advised.
Mr. Koduah further encouraged students, particularly those likely to be appointed as teaching assistants, to register promptly once the PINs are released to avoid delays in their postings.
The session also highlighted special provisions for persons with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and graduates with existing employment. Students were encouraged to complete the registration process on time to facilitate a smooth posting process.
