By Jones Anlimah
The National Service Authority (NSA) has called on institutions to fully recognise attestation letters issued to National Service Personnel (NSP), explaining that the documents are valid and serve as temporary proof of national service status in cases where the official certificate is not immediately available.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Management of the Authority noted with concern that some organisations decline to acknowledge the attestation letters, especially when personnel have misplaced their National Service Certificates or are yet to receive them.
According to the Authority, attestation letters are only issued after a verification process confirming the eligibility and status of the personnel involved. “Under the operational procedures of the National Service Authority, attestation letters are duly issued to service personnel after the Authority has confirmed the individual’s eligibility and status,” the statement clarified.
It stressed that NSA-issued attestations constitute valid official documents, “issued only after due verification,” and are intended to temporarily “serve the same purpose as the National Service Certificate where such certificate is unavailable at the time.”
The NSA therefore encouraged institutions and stakeholders across the country to grant attestation letters full recognition and acceptance. It further indicated that organisations requiring additional checks may contact the Authority through its official channels for confirmation.
The statement, signed by the Director-General of the NSA, Ruth Dela Seddoh, concluded by expressing confidence in the cooperation of all stakeholders as the Authority continues to administer, regulate, and manage national service in the country.
