NIA To Begin Operationalization In its 16 Regional Offices

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced to the general public that, effective November 3, 2021, it will commence the operationalization of its 16 Regional and 275 District offices across the country based on the following plan:

A statement signed and issued by the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs of NIA, Abudu Abdul-Ganiyu, and copied to Soireenews, from the 3rd to 5th November 2021 has been set up for conducting public sensitization, and engaging with community leaders on the impending operations of the Regional and District offices.

According to the statement, this will also enable newly-appointed officers to familiarize themselves with their various communities and undertake other preparatory activities;

It added that the 8th to 16th November 2021 (except weekends) will be dedicated to Issuing Ghana Cards to Ghanaians who registered during the mass registration but could not receive their cards.

From 17th November 2021 – Continuation of issuance of Ghana Cards to applicants

 Also, 17th November 2021 – Registering and issuing Ghana Cards to Ghanaians aged 15 years and above

"From 29th November 2021  – Replacement of lost, stolen and damaged Ghana Cards

From 29th November 2021 – Updating of personal information of applicants in the National Identity Register (NIR)," the statement noted.

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 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. 

It noted that the Premium Registration Centre at the NIA Head Office will be open for business on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021. 

The NIA respectfully requests the cooperation and support of members of the general public.

Freeman Koryekpor Awlesu, Greater Accra