The National Identification Authority (NIA) has since November 3rd opened its district level offices in the various 275 district capitals.
The NIA says it will be having more public engagements in the coming days to educate the populace on their operations and mandates.
Their statement further said “This will also enable newly-appointed officers to familiarise themselves with their various communities and undertake other preparatory activities”.
The various offices started issuing out cards on Monday the 8th to individuals who registered for the card during the mass registration exercise but were unable to get it. The process will continue until the 16th of November 2021.
Individuals can apply for updates and replacement of stolen or lost cards from 29th November 2021. Updates that will require a change of card will cost a card holder GH₵ 30.
The statement also noted “The NIA will announce in due course the timelines for the registration of Ghanaians under 15 years”.
Some 15M Ghanaians representing 48% of the population who are 15 years and above have registered for the Ghana card so far.
The full statement gathered from the citinewsroom reads
The full statement
NIA TO BEGIN OPERATIONALIZATION OF REGIONAL AND DISTRICT OFFICES
The National Identification Authority (NIA) wishes to inform the general public that, effective 3rd November 2021, it will commence the operationalization of its 16 Regional and 275 District offices across the country based on the following plan:
A. From 3rd to 5th November 2021 – Setting up, conducting public sensitization and engaging with community leaders on the impending operations of the Regional and District offices. This will also enable newly-appointed officers familiarize themselves with their various communities and undertake other preparatory activities;
B. From 8th to 16th November 2021 (except weekends) – Issuing Ghana Cards to Ghanaians who registered during the mass registration but could not receive their cards;
C. From 17th November 2021 onwards – Continuation of issuance of Ghana Cards to applicants;
D. From 17th November 2021 onwards – Registering and issuing Ghana Cards to Ghanaians aged 15 years and above;
E. From 29th November 2021 onwards – Replacement of lost, stolen, and damaged Ghana Cards;
F. From 29th November 2021 onwards – Updating of personal information of applicants in the National Identity Register (NIR).
The NIA will announce in due course the timelines for the registration of Ghanaians under 15 years.
The Regional and District offices of the NIA will operate within the usual business hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The Premium Registration Centre at the NIA Head Office will be open for business on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021.
The NIA respectfully requests the cooperation and support of members of the general public.
Abudu Abdul-Ganiyu
Ag. Head, Corporate Affairs
