NIA says Labone Prestige Centre is optional, district offices remain operational
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has stressed that its newly introduced 24-hour Prestige Centre at Labone is an optional service and does not replace the Authority’s regular district offices across the country.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has clarified that its new 24-hour Prestige Centre at Labone is an optional service, not a replacement for the Authority's regular district offices across Ghana. The Prestige Centre, launched on August 1, 2026, offers additional convenience, flexibility, and faster access to Ghana Card services.
Operating 24/7, including weekends, the facility is meant to complement existing district offices, not replace them. The Authority emphasizes the Prestige Centre is a fee-based service and not compulsory for all citizens. District offices, numbering 276 across the country, continue to operate normally, providing Ghana Card registration and related services.
First-time registrations are free for those under 25, while those 25 and older pay GH¢30 to register. The NIA urges the public to understand the distinction between standard district office services and the premium services offered at the Prestige Centre.
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