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NIA Resumes Ghana Card Registration for Children Aged 6-14 in Volta and Oti Regions

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the resumption of Ghana Card registration for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years in the Volta and Oti Regions, effective Tuesday, 5th May 2026.

This exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign to register approximately 3.1 million children across Ghana, aimed at deepening inclusion and strengthening the national identity system from an early age.

Key Details of the Registration Exercise

According to the official release signed by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA:

Regions Starting: Volta and Oti (first phase of a nationwide rollout)
Duration per Phase: At least 21 days
Target Age: Children aged 6 – 14 years
Registration Period: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration teams will move from school to school (both public and private) to capture as many eligible children as possible. Children who do not attend school can visit any designated school or registration centre in their area.

Required Documents for Registration

Parents and guardians must present the following:

The child’s original Birth Certificate, or
A valid Ghanaian passport, or
A Certificate of Acquired Citizenship

In the absence of the above documents, a parent, relative, or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form. For children without known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath.

Additional Important Information

Parents and guardians who have already enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are encouraged to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.

All persons presenting children for registration must:

Be Ghanaian
Be at least 18 years old
Be of sound mind
Be in possession of a valid Ghana Card

Children registered during the 2024 pilot phase but who are yet to receive their physical cards should visit the NIA District Office where they registered for issuance.

Warning to the Public

The NIA has strongly warned against providing false information or facilitating the registration of non-Ghanaians. Such actions are offences punishable by law.

NIA’s Commitment

“The NIA remains committed to delivering a secure, inclusive, and reliable national identity system for all Ghanaians.”

What Parents in Volta and Oti Should Do Now

Prepare the child’s Birth Certificate (most important document).
Have your own valid Ghana Card ready.
Visit your child’s school during the registration period or locate the nearest designated centre.
Go early: registration runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

This exercise is a major step toward ensuring every Ghanaian child has a legal identity, which will be crucial for access to education, healthcare, future jobs, passports, and other government services.