Military training for National Service Personnel a good idea

 Dear Editor,

The high level of indis­cipline in the country is a major issue that has robbed the society of many good things.

It has also retarded growth over the years. It runs through the top to the bottom of almost every institution, both public and private.

What makes the situa­tion worse is that educa­tional institutions, where the youth are expected to have a sense of discipline instilled in them, have failed to deliver on their mandate. Also, the emer­gence of social media, has in a way contributed to the rise of indiscipline among the youth.

It is for this reason that I find the decision of the government to ensure that national service personnel undergo some form of mili­tary training for a mind-set reorientation programme a step in the right direction.

Some youth who are yet to have their nation­al service have expressed concerns about the whole programme. However, I try to encourage them by let­ting them understand how it would help them become better leaders.

Ghana would not be the first country to undertake such an initiative. Other countries such as South Korea, Israel, Greece, Tur­key, Algeria, and Morocco have all tried this and it has worked.

I know that there are some individuals who may find it difficult to change from a particular behaviour no matter the kind of train­ing you give them.

However, we have to ensure that the majority of those who will undergo this military training would have a sense of discipline instilled in them to become responsible leaders in the future.

Paa. Kasoa.