President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the elevation of the National Service Scheme into an Authority as a major step towards strengthening youth development in the country.
He said the transformation signified a bold decision by his government to equip the youth effectively for national service, leadership and commitment to the nation's development aspirations.
Speaking at the official launch of the National Service Authority, in Accra on Friday, President Akufo-Addo said beyond fostering sustainable socio-economic growth, the modification aligned with the vision to bring the operations of the Authority to standard in line with modern trends.
The programme was on the theme: "'The Dawn of a New Era".