NSA Disburses February Allowances to Service Personnel as ECG Schedules Regional Maintenance

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially confirmed the successful disbursement of February 2026 allowances to all eligible National Service Personnel (NSP) across the country. This announcement, made on April 13, 2026, brings significant relief to thousands of graduates currently serving in various sectors. The Authority has advised all eligible personnel to verify their payments through their respective GhanaPay accounts, signaling a continuation of the government's transition toward digital payment platforms for service personnel. The payment cycle covers a wide range of categories within the 2025/2026 service year, including those under General Enrolment, nurses in the continuing cohort, and teachers who have recently completed their service terms. Crucially, the NSA noted that previously flagged technical issues that had delayed payments for some personnel have been fully resolved, ensuring a more seamless transaction process for this cycle. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has also provided assurances that the release of March 2026 allowances is imminent, with management expressing gratitude to personnel for their patience during the processing period. Beyond the financial updates for service personnel, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a notice regarding planned maintenance works scheduled for April 16, 2026. This exercise is expected to impact several communities across four major regions: Central, Accra West, Tema, and Accra East. The utility provider has specified that power interruptions will occur between 9:00 am and approximately 5:00 pm to facilitate essential system upgrades and repairs. Affected areas include Saltpond Zongo in the Central Region, Dome CFC Estates in Accra West, and Lashibi within the Tema district, among others. The ECG has expressed regret for the inconvenience these outages may cause to businesses and households, urging customers in the identified zones to make alternative power arrangements during the maintenance window. These developments highlight a week of significant administrative and infrastructural activity as the government works to address both personnel welfare and utility reliability.