The National Identification Authority (NIA), in partnership with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced the resumption of Ghana Card registration for children aged 6 to 14, beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, stated that the initiative aims to enrol approximately 3.1 million children nationwide, strengthening Ghana’s national identity system by ensuring inclusion from an early age.
The exercise will start in the Volta and Oti Regions before being extended to other regions in phases. Each phase is expected to last at least 21 days, with extensions where necessary to guarantee full coverage. Parents or guardians must present one of the following documents to register a child: the child’s original Birth Certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport, or a Certificate of Acquired Citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative, or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form. For children without known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath. Additionally, parents or guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are advised to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.
Persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian, at least 18 years of age, of sound mind, and in possession of a valid Ghana Card. The Authority has advised that children who were registered during the 2024 pilot phase but are yet to receive their cards should visit the NIA district office where they registered to have their cards issued.
It cautioned that any attempt to re-register such children will be blocked by the system. The NIA has encouraged all parents, legal guardians, and Social Welfare Officers within the affected regions to take advantage of the exercise by visiting designated registration centres.
The Authority further cautioned that any individual who provides false information or facilitates the registration of a non-Ghanaian will face prosecution, including fines and possible imprisonment. The NIA reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a secure, inclusive, and reliable national identity system for all Ghanaians.
Source: Publishing Desk
