President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the National Service Authority (NSA) on Friday, emphasising that the elevation of the Scheme was a significant step toward enhancing youth development in Ghana.

He said the transformation reflected the government's commitment to effectively equip the youth for national service and leadership roles, aligning with the nation's development aspirations.

At the official launch in Accra, President Akufo-Addo emphasised that transitioning from the previous National Service Scheme (NSS) to the National Service Authority was to promote sustainable socio-economic growth.

He highlighted the need to modernise the Authority's operations to align with contemporary standards, ensuring that the youth were better equipped for national service and leadership roles in the country's development.