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NIA Debunks Claims of Reduced Ghana Card Validity Period

23Sep

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NIA Debunks Claims of Reduced Ghana Card Validity Period

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the validity period of the Ghana Card has been reduced from ten (10) years. In a statement, the Authority clarified that no such amendment to the law has been made or proposed, stressing that the Ghana Card remains valid for ten years from the date of issuance, after which renewal is required. The NIA explained that comments by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Deku, at a recent media engagement were misrepresented. According to the Authority, Mr. Deku did not announce any change in policy but merely noted that, in the future, reviews could consider a shorter update interval due to rapid technological advancements and the evolving uses of the Ghana Card. “This sugg...

NIA Begins Registration of Children Aged 6–14 at Premium Centres Nationwide

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has officially commenced the registration of Ghanaian children aged between 6 and 14 years at all its Premium Centres across the country. This initiative, according to the NIA, forms part of its legal mandate to ensure every Ghanaian, both at home and abroad, is issued with a secure and verifiable national identity. The move also represents a significant step toward building a comprehensive and inclusive National Identity Register (NIR) that captures citizens from childhood. Fees and Requirements The Authority announced that the fee for first-time registration at Premium Centres remains GHS 310, in line with approved charges for premium services. Parents or legal guardians are required to present one of the following documents for their ...

Margins ID Group’s commitment makes Ghana Card a global model – NIA Chairman

Chairman of the newly constituted Board of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Moses Afetsi Positive, has praised the expertise and commitment of Margins ID Group, the company whose subsidiary, Intelligent Card Production Systems (ICPS), conceptualised, designed, and produced the Ghana Card. He said the company’s work had been central to the establishment of Ghana’s robust National Identification System, which has become a cornerstone of governance and national development. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement with Margins ID Group, Mr. Positive described the company’s performance as a testament to Ghana’s ability to meet global standards, while stressing the importance of discipline and responsibility in sustaining such achievements. He was particularly impressed by ...