AfCFTA Secretariat to Admit Ghanaian National Service Personnel in 2026
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced plans to admit Ghanaian National Service Personnel (NSP) beginning in 2026. This initiative aims to create opportunities for young Ghanaians and integrate local talent into the operations of international institutions.
The announcement was made by AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene during a meeting with Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Secretariat, headquartered in Accra, oversees the world’s largest free trade area, uniting 54 African nations under a single market framework.
Secretary-General Mene highlighted the significance of the initiative, saying, “Young people completing their National Service in Ghana will now have the opportunity to be deployed to the AfCFTA Secretariat as one of the agencies for their service.”
This move aligns with AfCFTA’s broader mission of fostering African integration and development. By involving Ghanaian youth in its operations, the Secretariat aims to enhance their skills and knowledge while promoting the free trade area’s objectives.
The inclusion of Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS) in AfCFTA operations reflects a commitment to leveraging local talent for continental progress, strengthening ties between Ghana and this pan-African institution.