40 service personnel complete military training under TDC initiative
Forty National Service Personnel assigned to TDC Ghana Ltd for the 2025–2026 service year have successfully completed a two-week Basic Military Orientation Programme at the Ghana Armed Forces’ 1st Infantry Battalion at Michel Camp, near Tema.
The group, comprising 22 men and 18 women, commenced the training on March 9, 2026, and graduated on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after participating in rigorous drills and hands-on exercises.
Throughout the programme, the personnel, who are set to undertake their national service with TDC Ghana Ltd, received training in physical fitness, leadership, first aid, communication, fire safety, and civic responsibility.
Management of TDC Ghana Ltd noted that the initiative is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to meet both professional expectations and national service responsibilities.
At the passing-out ceremony, the reviewing officer, Ruth Dela Seddoh, Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), stated that the programme is in line with the vision outlined by John Dramani Mahama in the 2025/2026 State of the Nation Address, which emphasised the need to nurture responsible and productive citizens.
She explained that the orientation forms part of a broader effort by the Authority to instil discipline, leadership, patriotism, and civic consciousness among service personnel. According to her, the initiative is not meant to militarise the youth but to provide them with vital life skills such as time management, teamwork, and emergency response.
Ms Seddoh further revealed plans to expand the programme nationwide by July, potentially reaching up to 10,000 personnel, following the success of the pilot implemented by TDC Ghana Ltd.
She added that the programme could serve as a benchmark for future training initiatives aimed at developing disciplined and responsible young professionals to support national growth.
The Managing Director of TDC Ghana Ltd, Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, described the programme as groundbreaking, noting that TDC is the first organisation in the country to introduce such training for National Service Personnel.
“This is more than a graduation; it represents transformation. Over the past two weeks, you have been moulded through discipline, resilience, and respect for authority,” he stated.
He encouraged the personnel to maintain high standards of discipline, integrity, and dedication as they resume their duties, stressing the importance of trustworthy and principled individuals in national development.
Mr. Nunekpeku also praised the Ghana Armed Forces, especially the 1st Infantry Battalion, for their commitment and professionalism in delivering the training, adding that the completion of the first cohort marks a major milestone in efforts to promote discipline and patriotism among young graduates.
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