NIA Begins Issuance of Printed Backlog of Ghana Cards
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of the issuance of Ghana Cards today in the Greater Accra Region.
The printed backlog will be issued at all NIA District Offices in the Region alongside cards of first-time applicants.
“All Ghanaians who applied for the first issuance, replacement, or update of personal records from June 2023 in Greater Accra and have not yet received their cards are assured that effective Monday, 7th April 2025, the issuance of the Ghana Cards will begin at the respective District Offices (in Greater Accra) where they registered.”
Cost
The NIA also emphasized that the issuance of the printed backlog of Ghana Cards and first-time applicants comes at no cost.
“The public is urged to report any NIA staff who demands a fee in exchange for these services.”
Meanwhile, it was noted that card replacement and update of personal records services remain payable at the district offices.
Application For 15 Years and Above
The Authority encouraged all Ghanaians aged 15 years and above who have not yet registered for the Ghana Card to visit any NIA District Office in the Greater Accra Region starting Monday, 7th April 2025, to get registered.
It added, “The National Identification Authority remains committed to ensuring that all Ghanaians possess the Ghana Card for the purposes of identification.”
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
