According to the National Service Authority (NSA), about 5,336 trained teachers from various Colleges of Education have had their National Service registration put on hold due to their institutions’ expired accreditation status.
Out of the 36 Colleges of Education that submitted a total of 16,159 trained teachers for upload, only 14 institutions currently have active accreditation with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), while the remaining 22 institutions have expired accreditation.
This was announced in a statement signed by the Director-General of NSA, Felix Gyamfi, which detailed the release of pin codes for the 2025/2026 service year.
The statement explained that out of the 9,082 trained teachers successfully uploaded into the system, 5,336 come from institutions with expired accreditation.
Consequently, these affected students will not be able to proceed with the registration process until their institutions resolve the issue with GTEC.
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NSA Urges Prompt Action
The NSA has called on the affected Colleges of Education to promptly engage GTEC to renew their accreditation status before the close of next week.
This step is crucial for facilitating the PIN code activation and registration process for their students.
The NSA has also emphasized its commitment to compliance and transparency in handling the registration process.
Ongoing Efforts to Improve the Scheme
The NSA has also reiterated its ongoing efforts to improve the National Service Scheme.
According to the Director-General, measures are being put in place to prevent such issues from recurring in the future.
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These include regular audits of institutional accreditation statuses and enhanced communication with educational institutions to ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted promptly.
The Authority has pledged its commitment to providing a smooth and efficient registration process for all service personnel.
Registration Period
The registration period for the 2025/2026 National Service Year will commence on February 15, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2025 (Regional verification inclusive).
The NSA has encouraged all eligible students to complete their registration within this period to avoid any further delays.