The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has instructed its recruits, cadets, and some serving officers to settle outstanding feeding fees accumulated during their training.
The directive, contained in a circular dated October 9, 2025, and signed by the Director of Finance, DCFO Mark Brako-Appiah Jnr , cited financial constraints as the reason for the move.
“Due to funding challenges, Recruits, Cadets, and existing personnel who went for training were made to pay something to subsidise their feeding cost for the period of their training,” the letter stated.
Per the GNFS circular, the affected personnel have been divided into two groups — those whose arrears will be deducted directly from their bank accounts and those required to make cash payments.
Payments are to be made at the Salaries Office of the GNFS Headquarters or directly into the Service’s account at the Bank of Ghana.
The Service has set December 31, 2025, as the final deadline for all officers to clear their outstanding balances.
“We write for you to bring to their notice that they have up to 31st December 2025 to complete payment,” the directive added.
This development comes at a time when concerns are mounting over financial shortfalls within the security sector, with reports indicating that some officers have had to personally bear parts of their training and operational expenses.
