{"id":93895,"date":"2025-09-13T04:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T04:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93895"},"modified":"2025-09-13T04:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T04:08:28","slug":"nia-announces-instant-issuance-of-ghana-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93895","title":{"rendered":"NIA announces instant issuance of Ghana Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a significant breakthrough in its operations, declaring that a two-year backlog of unissued Ghana Cards has been completely cleared. <\/p>\n

This achievement, which has resolved a critical shortage of blank cards, now allows for the instant issuance of new Ghana Cards across the country\u2019s 292 registration centres.<\/p>\n

In an interview with the Daily Graphic on September 11, 2025, the Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NIA, Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, confirmed that the authority has successfully overcome the supply chain issues that had plagued its operations from March 2023 to January 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween March 2023 and January 2025, yes, we had that issue because there was a shortage of blank cards in the system,\u201d he explained. \u201cNow, under the new administration, all those backlogs have been cleared. If you registered and did not get your card, you can now go back to the centre where you registered and collect it\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mr. Darlas assured the public that the NIA\u2019s operational capacity has been fully restored, enabling new applicants to receive their Ghana Cards on the same day they register.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you register today, you should be able to get your card today,\u201d he promised.<\/p>\n

Providing updated statistics on the national identification system, Mr. Darlas revealed that a total of 18,950,942 Ghanaians have been registered onto the NIA\u2019s database. <\/p>\n

Of this number, 18,848,635 cards have been printed, and 17,747,459 have already been issued to applicants. This leaves a remaining stock of \u201ca little less than a million cards to be distributed\u201d to applicants.<\/p>\n

The Corporate Affairs Director also highlighted the Ghana Card\u2019s role as the central pillar of identity verification in the country. <\/p>\n

As of the interview, approximately 95 institutions, including all major banks and key government agencies, have integrated with the NIA\u2019s platform for real-time identity verification. He stated that other institutions not yet connected were being assisted to integrate into the system. <\/p>\n

In a new development, Mr. Darlas disclosed that the NIA is developing a mobile application to allow smaller institutions, such as microfinance companies, to access the platform for their operations.<\/p>\n

In a firm warning to institutions and the public, Mr. Darlas cautioned against the practice of demanding photocopies of the Ghana Card. He emphasized that biometric verification through thumbprints and digital authentication is the only lawful means of validation.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, it\u2019s not allowed,\u201d he stressed, adding that the NIA is taking steps to address this illegal practice. \u201cWe are even amending our laws to give us the opportunity to punish institutions that request or photocopy the ID cards of citizens,\u201d he noted. <\/p>\n

He clarified that such practices pose a serious risk, as they can expose citizens to \u201cidentity theft and other crimes\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mr. Darlas concluded by stating that legislative amendments would be laid before Parliament upon its resumption to strengthen the NIA\u2019s mandate in protecting the integrity of the national identification system. <\/p>\n

This move underscores the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring the security of the Ghana Card database, which is now the primary national identification document.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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