NIA begins Ghana Card registration for children in Upper West and Savannah on November 12

Starting November 12, the National Identification Authority (NIA) will begin registering children aged six to 14 in the Upper West and Savannah Regions of Ghana. This expansion follows the completion of the exercise in six other regions, including Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East, and North-East. NIA officials will visit schools to register eligible pupils between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Children not attending school can receive the service at designated centers or schools in their communities.

To confirm a child's identity, parents or guardians must provide an original birth certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport, or a Certificate of Acquired Citizenship. Alternatively, a parent, relative, or legal guardian can complete an Oath of Identity form. If no relatives are known, two Social Welfare Officers can attest to a child's identity under oath. Parents are urged to provide their children's NHIS cards or membership numbers, if applicable.

The Authority has emphasized that adults accompanying children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, of sound mind, and possess a valid Ghana Card. Parents, guardians, schools, traditional authorities, and community leaders are encouraged to facilitate the reach of the exercise to all eligible children.

Violations of this process, such as providing false information or registering non-Ghanaian individuals, can lead to prosecution under the law. This information was conveyed in a statement issued by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of the NIA's Corporate Affairs Directorate, on November 11, 2026.