The National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to roll out a nationwide registration exercise targeting about 3.1 million children aged between 6 and 14 beginning in May 2026.
The initiative forms part of the Authority’s broader mandate to ensure that every Ghanaian is captured within the national identification system.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, April 10, Director of Corporate Affairs, Williams Ampomah Darlas, explained that the registration process has been structured into three categories: ages zero to five, six to fourteen, and fifteen and above, a decision taken to ensure convenience for the public.
He noted that while the Authority has already issued about 18.7 million Ghana Cards to persons aged 15 and above, the current focus has shifted to children within the 6 to 14 age bracket.
Building on lessons from that phase, the NIA is introducing instant card printing and issuance for the upcoming exercise to improve efficiency and accessibility.
“They have to come with their parents. After registration, we bind their details to their parents and issue the cards instantly,” he stated.
The exercise will begin simultaneously in the Volta Region and the Oti Region before extending to the five northern regions.
The Authority will subsequently move to the southern sector, covering regions including the Bono Region, Bono East Region, Ahafo Region, and Ashanti Region.
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