The Greater Accra Region’s backlog of printed Ghana cards will be issued beginning on April 7, 2025, according to the National Identification Authority (NIA).
This action attempts to guarantee that every Ghanaian has a national identity card.
In Greater Accra, Ghanaians who applied for the first-time issuance, replacement, or updating of their personal records in June 2023 and have not yet received their cards can pick them up at the appropriate District Office.
Additionally, starting on April 7, 2025, anyone who is 15 years of age or older and has not yet registered may do so at any NIA District Office in the area.
The NIA highlights that both first-time registration and printed backlog issue are free of charge.
According to the authorities, “The issuance of the printed backlog of Ghana Cards and first-time issuance (new registration) at all NIA District Offices are FREE of charge.”
Service fees for updating personal details and replacing cards are still due, though.
“The public is urged to report any NIA staff who demand a fee in exchange for these services. Card Replacement and Update of Personal Records Services remain payable at the District Offices,” the statement warned.
“The National Identification Authority remains committed to ensuring that all Ghanaians possess the Ghana Card for the purposes of identification.
For further inquiries, please contact 0302 999 309,” the statement added.
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Source: newsthemegh.com