The National Service Personnel (NSP) in the public sector are facing significant financial challenges as their monthly allowances have not been disbursed for the past three months, causing distress among those affected.
Despite assurances from the National Service Secretariat (NSS) regarding prompt payment of allowances, the inconsistent payment schedule has triggered frustration and anger among NSPs.
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In an interview with JoyNews monitored by Coleman Publications, some NSPs shared their worries about the impact of the unpaid allowances on their daily lives, with concerns about transportation costs and meal expenses being major issues.
The NSS has altered the payment date three times since January, leading to uncertainty and financial strain for NSPs.
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The reasons for the repeated delays in allowance payment remain unclear, exacerbating the situation for many service personnel.
One NSP, Benjamin, expressed his reliance on financial support from his grandfather due to the prolonged delay in receiving his allowance.
“Looking at it, for more than three months, the government has decided not to pay us. Some of us are relying on our grandparents every day.”
In response to the situation, a statement from the National Service Secretariat explained that the payment delays were due to service personnel not submitting their verification slips on time, leading to a rigorous validation process.
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The statement from the NSS noted, “Today’s youth are not like us when we were doing our national service, adhering strictly to deadlines.”
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