Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Authority, Fynn Emmanuel Reagan, has assured the public of a renewed commitment to tackling corruption within the institution, following a recent scandal that rocked the organization.
He emphasized that the Authority is working tirelessly to eliminate corrupt practices and restore public trust.
This initiative has become especially crucial after a major scandal involving some former managers of the institution.
Speaking on the Orange Sunrise on July 2, 2025, Emmanuel Reagan reiterated the Authority’s resolve to address these concerns.
“The Director-General has made it emphatically clear that under his watch, the issue of ghost names will be a thing of the past. I also want to reecho what my Director-General said — that under our tenure, National Service will not be known for corruption scandals. Instead, it will be known as the backbone of the nation’s food security. That is why we are embarking on the agriculture project. So, if our system experiences any temporary shutdowns, it is all in line with these reforms,” he stated.
Service Personnel Encouraged to Embrace Private Sector Opportunities over Institutions
He also encouraged service personnel to accept postings to the private sector, saying it offers better prospects for long-term employment.
“The chances of being retained in the private sector are very high. We are advising and encouraging most of our personnel to consider private sector placements. After going through the stress of our educational system, it would be unfortunate to remain unemployed. That is why we want personnel to embrace private sector opportunities,” he added.
Reagan further noted that many personnel often request postings to organizations like the DVLA and COCOBOD, but clarified that such institutions are facing internal challenges.
“COCOBOD, for example, was bankrupt at the beginning of this year and owes the National Service Authority a huge sum of money,” he disclosed.
He further revealed that the Authority is expanding into agriculture not only to generate employment but also to enhance national food security.
“The perception has been that National Service is only for deploying tertiary graduates. We are moving beyond that into income-generating ventures. One of the most profitable and sustainable businesses in Ghana and across Africa is agriculture,” he said.
Reagan explained that during his regional tour, he urged all district directors to identify and secure land within their jurisdictions to develop National Service farms.
Currently, two major farms are operating in the region — one in Ejura, covering 20 acres, and another in Agogo.
