The National Identification Authority is to begin operationalizing its 16 Regional and 275 District offices across the country effective 3rd November 2021.
A release signed by the Ag. Head, Corporate Affairs, Abudu Abdul-Ganiyu gave the plan as follows;
* From 3rd to 5th November 2021 – Setting up, conducting public sensitization and engaging with community leaders on the impending operations of the Regional and District offices. This will also enable the newly-appointed officers to familiarize themselves with their various communities and undertake other preparatory activities;
* From 8th to 16th November 2021 (week days) – Issuing Ghana Cards to Ghanaians who registered during the mass registration but could not receive their cards;
* From 17th November 2021 onwards, Continuation of issuance of Ghana Cards to applicants;
* From 29th November 2021 onwards.Updating of personal information of applicants in the National Identity Register (NIR).
The statement said the NIA will announce in due course the timelines for the registration of Ghanaians under 15 years.
*The Regional and District offices of the NIA will operate within the usual business hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
* The Premium Registration Centre at the NIA Head Office will be opened for business on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021.
The NIA pleads for co-operation and support of members of the public in its quest to provide Ghana Crad to all citizens.