NIA extends Ghana Card registration for children to Upper West, and Savannah regions

The National Identification Authority (NIA) will commence the Ghana Card registration process for children aged six to 14 years in the Upper West and Savannah Regions on November 12, 2026. This move follows the completion of registration in other regions such as Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East, and North-East.

The Ghana Card registration teams will travel to various schools in both public and private institutions to ensure maximum reach. Registration will be carried out daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eligible children who are not attending school can visit any registered center or school in their locality. Parents and guardians are required to present the child's original birth certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport, or a certificate of acquired citizenship.

In the absence of these, an Oath of Identity form can be completed on behalf of the child by a parent, relative, or legal guardian. If there are no known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers responsible for the child's welfare may affirm their identity under oath.

The NIA has urged parents and guardians to provide the child's NHIS card or number, if available, to facilitate the registration process. Anyone presenting a child for registration must be a Ghanaian aged 18 or above, of sound mind, and possess a valid Ghana Card. Providing false information or facilitating the registration of a non-Ghanaian is considered an offence under the law.

The NIA's commitment to this registration exercise is in line with its aim of establishing a secure, inclusive, and reliable national identification system for all Ghanaians.