The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority says the Ghana Card registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged 6–14 years will commence in the Northern ‎Region on Thursday, 11th June 2026.

‎This follows the successful completion of the exercise in the Volta and Oti Regions, where a mop-up registration exercise is currently underway to ensure that all eligible children whowerew ‎unable to register during the main exercise are captured.

‎"As with the previous phase, registration teams will move from school to school, both public and rivate, to ensure extensive coverage. Registration will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00

‎p.m. Children within the 6 – 14 age bracket who do not attend school may visit any designated registration centre or school within their locality to register", Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas Head, Corporate Affairs Directorate said in a statement. 

‎Parents and guardians are required to present the child's original Birth Certificate, valid Ghanaian Passport, or Certificate of Acquired Citizenship. 

‎"Where these documents are ‎unavailable, a parent, relative, or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form", the statement added.

‎For children without known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under ‎oath.

‎They are therefore appealing to Parents and guardians to be encouraged and to present, thier children NHIS card or NHIS number also available.

‎ Persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian, at least 18 years of age, of sound mind, and in possession of a valid Ghana Card.

‎The NIA urges all parents, guardians, school authorities, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders within the Northern Region to support and participate in the exercise.

‎The Authority further reminds the public that providing false information or facilitating the registration of a non-Ghanaian constitutes an offence and is punishable under the law.

‎‎The NIA says it remained committed to building a secure, inclusive, and reliable national identity system that ensures every eligible Ghanaian is recognised, protected, and counted.

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