Stephanie Baan: GRIDCo NSS Personnel Explains How She Secured Instant Employment on Mahama’s Orders
- Stephanie Baan secured employment through President John Mahama's intervention after impressing him
- Her commitment inspired other personnel to take their National Service Scheme responsibilities more seriously
- Baan attributed her success to diligence and encouraged the youth to focus on hard work for future successes
Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!
A young woman serving under the National Service Scheme (NSS), Stephanie Baan, has spoken about her transition into full-time employment after President John Mahama's intervention.
The development follows a public interaction where Stephanie’s composure and professional competence reportedly caught the eye of the President, leading to a swift directive for her recruitment.
Source: Facebook
Her encounter with President Mahama occurred during his official inspection of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation at the Akosombo Dam, which was gutted by fire on April 23, 2026.
Baan was part of a team of engineers at the power provider working tirelessly to restore operations at the Akosombo Dam following the devastating fire.
During the visit, President Mahama engaged the NSS personnel and ordered Baan's immediate employment.
Stephanie reflects on encounter with President Mahama
Reflecting on the whirlwind experience following a visit to the headquarters of the National Service Authority on Monday, May 4, 2026, Baan described the outcome of her interaction with President Mahama as both a surprise and a turning point in her burgeoning career.
She noted that her primary focus had been on her professional output rather than seeking high-level attention, and explained that she had only been performing her duties diligently and did not anticipate the recognition.
Watch the X video below:
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
