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VP Bawumia Facilitates Ghana Card Registration for Cured Lepers

VP Bawumia Facilitates Ghana Card Registration for Cured Lepers

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, in collaboration with management of the Weija Leprosarium, has facilitated the enrolment onto and acquisition of the national identification system, the Ghana Card, for cured lepers at the facility. According to Dr Bawumia, this is further evidence of Government’s determination to ensure that no one is left behind irrespective of their status or circumstances, in order to engender national cohesion and holistic development. Officials of the National Identification Authority, led by Prof Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, Executive Secretary, guided the residents through the process, from data and biometric capture, verification to issuance of the card. A smiling…
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Over 17 Million People Captured So Far On Ghana Card Roll – NIA

Over 17 Million People Captured So Far On Ghana Card Roll – NIA

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has said it has the capacity to capture the remaining two million Ghanaians who are yet to be captured onto the National Identity Register. According to the NIA, it has so far captured 17,421,454 Ghanaians onto the National Identity Register. Addressing the media prior to the deadline for the deactivation of unregistered SIM cards, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NIA, Professor Ken Attafuah, revealed that, registration for Ghanaians aged 15 and above will be completed in the next three months once there are enough funds available. “As soon as payments are made, blank…
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Ghana Cards Linked To Multiple SIM Cards Not A Breach Of Data – NCA

Ghana Cards Linked To Multiple SIM Cards Not A Breach Of Data – NCA

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has noted that there is no irregularity associated with the linking of a mobile phone subscriber’s Ghana Card to multiple SIM cards. According to the head of consumer and corporate affairs at the NCA, Nana Dufie Badu, this may occur if an agent responsible for registering your SIM used your data to register for someone else. She said, “If you check and you find out that there are SIM cards linked to your Ghana Card without your knowledge, it doesn’t mean that your data has been breached. “All that it means is that some agent…
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Backlog Of 541,529 Records; Printing Of Ghana Cards Expedited By NIA

Backlog Of 541,529 Records; Printing Of Ghana Cards Expedited By NIA

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that from Saturday, March 18, 2023, it commenced the expedited printing of the backlog of 541,529 records accumulated since July 2022. The backlog, the NIA said arose from shortage of blank cards due to financial challenges. Preparatory works for the expedited printing started on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and included the configuration of printers, print servers and laminators, as well as the deployment of additional staff from NIA’s Regional and District offices to augment the staff capacity at the Head Office, a statement issued by the NIA Corporate Affairs Directorate said. The commencement…
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Ghana Card: NIA Starts Printing Over 500,000 Backlog After Blank Card Shortage

Ghana Card: NIA Starts Printing Over 500,000 Backlog After Blank Card Shortage

The National Identification Authority (NIA) says it has commenced the printing of some 541,529 cards being the backlog of applications since July 2022. The backlog was occasioned by challenges with the supply of blank cards due to indebtedness. The NIA says it has begun clearing the backlog following the payment of GH₵100 million to its suppliers by the Ministry of Finance. “The National Identification Authority (NIA) wishes to inform the general public that on Saturday, 18th March 2023, it commenced the expedited printing of the backlog of 541,529 records accumulated since July 2022. The backlog arose from shortage of blank…
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I Support The EC’s Decision Not To Use The Ghana Card For 2024 Elections- Hon. George Obeng

I Support The EC’s Decision Not To Use The Ghana Card For 2024 Elections- Hon. George Obeng

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Manso Nkwanta constituency in the Ashanti Region, Hon. George Obeng Kwabena Takyi, has thrown his weight behind the Electoral Commission over its proposal for a new Constitutional Instrument (C.I.) to replace the existing Instrument (C.I.) in preparation for the election in 2024. Commending the Electoral Commission (EC), for clarifying that the Ghana card will not be used for the 2024 elections on Movement in the morning show on Movement TV/ Wontumi radio, he said that the use of the Ghana card for the registration of the voters ID was a good move, which will help…
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Ghana Card: Interior Ministry Urged To Increase Registration Points, Days

Ghana Card: Interior Ministry Urged To Increase Registration Points, Days

Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful says the Interior Ministry and the National Identification Authority (NIA) must endeavour to increase their registration centres and days to enable more Ghanaians to register for the Ghana Card. This follows the Krachi West MP, Helen Adjoa Ntoso asking for an extension for the Ghana Card registration. She stated that the Ghana Card registration in her constituency has stalled. This, she asserts, is because the NIA office in her constituency has been closed for months due to debt to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and she has called for a quick resolution. “Ghana Card registration…
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Ghana Card: NIA Begins Premium Services At Its Ashanti, Eastern And Western Regional Offices Today

Ghana Card: NIA Begins Premium Services At Its Ashanti, Eastern And Western Regional Offices Today

The National Identification Authority (NIA) will on Monday, December 19, begin premium services for the Ghana Card registration exercise at three of its regional offices. These are the Ashanti, Eastern, and Western Regions. This will be in addition to the NIA Head Office and Calbanlk Head Office in Accra. “The National Identification Authority (NIA) announces for the information of the general public that effective Monday, 19th December 2022, it will offer premium registration services at its Ashanti, Eastern, and Western Regional offices. “These centres will operate in addition to the premium centres at the NIA Head Office and Calbanlk Head…
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SIM Cards Not Registered Completely To Be Deactivated On Nov. 30 – Communications Minister

SIM Cards Not Registered Completely To Be Deactivated On Nov. 30 – Communications Minister

SIM cards that have been linked to Ghana Cards but not done the second phase of registration will be blocked from accessing data services on November 20 and completely deactivated on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The Communications and Digitalisation Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, announced this in a statement issued on Friday, November 11. She said an announcement will be made on measures to accommodate persons who do not have Ghana Cards to register their SIM cards. This is expected to take place after ongoing consultations have been completed, she noted. Currently, a total of 30,011,082 SIM cards have been linked to…
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The NDC Is Known For Lies And Deceit- Patrick Awuku

The NDC Is Known For Lies And Deceit- Patrick Awuku

A communications team member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Patrick Awuku has said that whoever that believes the words of the NDC is just like trusting Satan. According to him, the opposition NDC is always spewing lies and deceit just to gain favour from Ghanaians and this isn’t a party that Ghanaians should trust. "Is John Mahama not the same person prior to the 2016 elections that insulted the NPP government for criticizing the Electoral Commission? Did he not tell us to leave the EC for it to do its job? So, what changed? What I'm saying that…
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