Today, November 3, 2021, the National Identification Authority (NIA) will open 275 districts and 16 regional offices around the nation for Ghana Card registration.
In a statement, the NIA said that it would educate the public about its activities.
“This will also enable newly-appointed officers to familiarise themselves with their various communities and undertake other preparatory activities,” it said.
The real card distribution will take place from November 8th to November 16th, 2021, for Ghanaians who registered at the bulk registration but did not get their cards.
The authority will continue to issue Ghana Cards to applicants beginning November 17th, 2021, and will begin replacing lost, stolen, and damaged Ghana Cards beginning November 29th, 2021.
A GH30 fee will be charged solely for the replacement of Ghana Cards or when an upgrade necessitates the printing of a new card.
On that day, the administration will also begin updating applicants’ personal information in the National Identity Register.
“The NIA will announce in due course the timelines for the registration of Ghanaians under 15 years,” the statement noted.
Over 15 million Ghanaians have registered for their Ghana Card, accounting for approximately 84 percent of the population aged 15 and above.
Find below a statement from the NIA
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
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