{"id":221269,"date":"2024-09-27T11:50:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/27\/nia-to-roll-out-ghana-card-registration-for-minors\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T11:50:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:50:03","slug":"nia-to-roll-out-ghana-card-registration-for-minors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/27\/nia-to-roll-out-ghana-card-registration-for-minors\/","title":{"rendered":"NIA To Roll Out Ghana Card Registration For Minors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Prof Ken Attafuah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to begin registering minors aged 6-14 for the Ghana Card starting October 7, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative is part of the government\u2019s ongoing efforts to ensure every citizen is included in the national identification system.<\/p>\n<p>Previous Registration Phases<\/p>\n<p>The NIA has already registered citizens above 15 years and those between 0-5 years.<\/p>\n<p>This current phase targets minors in schools across selected districts, providing easy access for eligible children.<\/p>\n<p>Streamlining the Process<\/p>\n<p>By targeting schools, the NIA aims to make the registration process convenient for parents and guardians.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic move will also help streamline the process, ensuring that all eligible children are registered.<\/p>\n<p>Significance of Registration<\/p>\n<p>According to Alfred Gazari, Deputy Director of Operations at the NIA, incorporating children into the national database is crucial for achieving comprehensive identification for all Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Card provides citizens with a unique identification number, making it easier to access essential services such as healthcare, education, and communication.<\/p>\n<p>It also serves as proof of citizenship and identity.<\/p>\n<p>Registration Requirements<\/p>\n<p>To register, citizens are required to provide any of the following identity documents: SSNIT ID Card, Tax Identification Number, Driver\u2019s License, Voter ID Card, and NHIS Card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof Ken Attafuah \u00a0 The National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to begin registering minors aged 6-14 for the Ghana Card starting October 7, 2024. 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