The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that national service will no longer be mandatory for graduates who yearn to secure immediate jobs after completion of tertiary education.
He believes the concept of the current national service scheme needs tweaking to suit the demands of jobs by graduates.
Addressing party supporters and leaders on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the UPSA auditorium on his vision, Dr Bawumia said students will be given the option to decide whether to do national service or not.
to help our youth get jobs, 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.
LISTEN TO DR. BAWUMIA IN THE AUDIO BELOW:
Dr Bawumia also stated categorically that he would abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions, popularly known as e-levy if elected President of Ghana.
The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial transactions in an interview.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to limit the number of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to no more than 50 under his presidency.
Story by: Osei Akoto(Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com
