NIA to commence Ghana card registration for children in Upper West and Savannah

The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), will commence the nationwide Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged six to 14 years in the Upper West and Savannah Regions on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The exercise follows the successful completion of the registration in the Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East and North-East Regions.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NIA said registration teams would move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to ensure extensive coverage.

The registration will take place daily from 0800 hours to 1700 hours.

Children within the eligible age bracket who do not attend school may visit any designated registration centre or school in their locality to register.

The Authority said parents and guardians presenting children for registration must provide an original birth certificate, valid Ghanaian passport or certificate of acquired citizenship.

According to the Authority, where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form to facilitate the registration.

For children without known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers responsible for their well-being may vouch for them under oath.

NIA encourages parents and guardians to provide the child's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card or NHIS number, where available.

The NIA further stated that persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, of sound mind and possess a valid Ghana Card.

It urged parents, guardians, school authorities, traditional leaders and other community stakeholders in the two regions to support and participate in the exercise to ensure its success.

The Authority cautioned that providing false information or facilitating the registration of a non-Ghanaian constituted an offence punishable under the law.

It reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a secure, inclusive and reliable national identification system for all Ghanaians.