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NIA Establishes Help Desk to Support Prospective National Service Personnel with Ghana Card Verification

15Oct

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NIA Establishes Help Desk to Support Prospective National Service Personnel with Ghana Card Verification

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Help Desk at the National Service Secretariat (NSS) Head Office, located at Airport, Accra, to assist prospective National Service Personnel (NSP) encountering challenges with Ghana Card verification on the registration portal. According to the NIA, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process for all eligible service personnel. The Help Desk will provide targeted assistance to applicants facing difficulties linking or verifying their Ghana Card details on the NSS platform. In addition, the Authority has set up a Personal Information Update Service Point at the same venue for applicants who may need to make corrections or updates to their perso...

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

5Oct

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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 al...

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

10Sep

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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

1Sep

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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 ...