NIA to begin Ghana Card registration for children in Upper West, Savannah on November 12

The National Identification Authority (NIA), in partnership with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), will commence nationwide Ghana Card registration for children aged six to 14 in the Upper West and Savannah Regions starting November 12. This follows the completion of registration in other regions including Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East, and North-East.

According to a statement released on November 11, registration teams will visit both public and private schools to ensure wide outreach. The process will occur daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children within the specified age range who are not attending school can register at designated centers or schools in their communities.

Parents and guardians must present the child's original birth certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport, or Certificate of Acquired Citizenship. In cases where these documents are not available, a parent, relative, or legal guardian can fill out an Oath of Identity form to aid the registration process. If no relatives are known, two Social Welfare Officers responsible for the child's welfare may attest to them under oath.

The NIA has urged parents and guardians to supply the child's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card or NHIS number, if accessible. Any individual bringing a child for registration must be a Ghanaian aged 18 or older, mentally competent, and holding a valid Ghana Card. The Authority has called upon parents, guardians, school authorities, traditional leaders, and other community leaders in the two regions to assist in the success of the exercise.

It also warned that providing false information or assisting in the registration of a non-Ghanaian is an offense punishable by law. The NIA has reiterated its dedication to delivering a secure, inclusive, and dependable national identification system for all Ghanaians.