The government is preparing to introduce biometric verification into Ghana’s SIM registration process before the end of 2026, Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George has announced.
The new biometric system is expected to strengthen subscriber identification, improve the accuracy of SIM registration records and enhance security across Ghana’s telecommunications sector.
According to the Minister, Parliament has passed the Legislative Instrument (LI) on SIM registration, clearing the way for the government to begin implementing the next phase of the national SIM registration exercise.
Biometric SIM Registration to Strengthen Digital Security
The introduction of biometric verification forms part of broader government efforts to strengthen Ghana’s digital identity infrastructure and improve the security of telecommunications and digital services.
The system is expected to make it more difficult for individuals to register and operate SIM cards using inaccurate or fraudulent subscriber information.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, September 7, 2026, Samuel George said the government was committed to ensuring that Ghana’s regulatory framework keeps pace with rapid technological developments.
He emphasised that the country’s digital transformation agenda requires continuous improvements to policies and systems governing the telecommunications industry.
“The work is far from finished, and I will not pretend otherwise. But the direction is unmistakable, the results are measurable, and the resolve of this Ministry is unshaken,” the Minister stated.
What Biometric SIM Registration Means for Ghana
The planned biometric SIM verification system is expected to contribute to stronger subscriber authentication and improved data integrity within Ghana’s telecommunications sector.
The policy also forms part of efforts to build a more secure digital economy in Ghana, protect users of digital services and strengthen the country’s national digital identification systems.
With Parliament having approved the relevant Legislative Instrument, attention will now turn to the implementation of the new biometric requirements before the end of 2026.
The government says the move will help create a more reliable and secure telecommunications environment as Ghana continues to expand its digital services and technology infrastructure.
Source: newsthemegh.com