NIA to Begin Issuance of Ghana Cards to Children Aged 6–14 from October 6

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that it will from Monday, October 6, 2025, begin issuing and distributing Ghana Cards to Ghanaian children aged between six (6) and fourteen (14) who have already completed their registration.

According to a statement issued by the Authority and signed by Mr. Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, the exercise will take place at designated registration points — specifically, the schools where the children were originally registered.

The first phase of the distribution will begin in 56 districts across the country, with other districts scheduled to follow in the coming days.

“The National Identification Authority is ready to deliver a smooth and efficient exercise following the clearance of all backlogs of unprinted Ghana Cards,” the statement said.

As part of the collection process, each child or applicant is required to be physically present. Parents or legal guardians must accompany their wards and present the Form A or receipt issued on the day of registration to facilitate collection.

The initial phase of the issuance will cover selected districts across all sixteen regions, including:

• Ahafo Region: Asunafo South, Asutifi, Tano North
• Ashanti Region: Ahafo Ano North, Asante Akim North
• Bono Region: Dormaa Central, Sunyani West
• Bono East Region: Kintampo North, Sene
• Central Region: Ajumako Enyan Essiam, Assin Central, Assin South, Effutu, Gomoa West, Upper Denkyira East
• Eastern Region: Akuapem North, Akuapem South, Asuogyaman, Atiwa, East Akim, Fanteakwa, New Juaben South, West Akim
• Greater Accra Region: Ablekuma West, Accra Metro, Ashaiman, Ga Central, Ga South, Ga West, Korle Klottey, La Dadekotopon, La Kwantanang, Shai Osudoku
• North East Region: Bunkpurugu Nyankpanduri
• Northern Region: Saboba, Zabzugu/Tatale
• Oti Region: Kadjebi
• Upper East Region: Bolgatanga Municipal
• Upper West Region: Jirapa, Nadowli-Kaleo, Nandom, Sissala East, Sissala West, Wa East
• Volta Region: Agotime Ziope, Central Tongu, Hohoe, Keta, Kpando, South Dayi
• Western Region: Ellembelle, Mpohor Wassa East, Sekondi, Shama, Takoradi
• Western North Region: Sefwi Akontombra

The NIA further indicated that details regarding the resumption of new registrations for children within the same age group at the district level will be communicated to the public in due course.

The Ghana Card remains the country’s primary form of identification and a key component in the government’s efforts to build a comprehensive national database for effective planning and service delivery.