The Center for Public Opinion and Awareness, also known as CenPOA, has formally requested that the government stop charging fees for job applications to security services. This call was made public in a statement released by the organisation.
CenPOA believes that requiring applicants to pay money to apply for jobs in agencies such as the Ghana Police Service and others is a barrier. It can prevent qualified individuals from even trying to join these important national services.
The group stated that this practice has been ongoing for many years. They feel that removing these fees would create a more open and fair process for all potential recruits.
This call for change highlights a concern about equal opportunity in national recruitment processes. CenPOA hopes their appeal will lead to a review of the current application system.