The National Identification Authority (NIA) will commence the next phase of the Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged between six and 14 years in the Upper West and Savannah Regions on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
The exercise, being undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), follows the successful completion of registration in the Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East and North East Regions.
According to the NIA, registration teams will visit both public and private schools to ensure wider coverage. The exercise will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Children within the eligible age bracket who are not enrolled in school may also register at designated registration centres or schools within their localities.
Parents and guardians are required to provide any of the following original documents to establish a child’s identity: a birth certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport or a certificate of acquired citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form on behalf of the child. For children without known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers responsible for their welfare may vouch for them under oath.
The Authority has also encouraged parents and guardians to provide their children’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards or numbers, where available.
Individuals presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens aged at least 18 years, of sound mind and in possession of a valid Ghana Card.
The NIA has called on parents, guardians, school authorities, traditional leaders and other community stakeholders in the two regions to support the exercise to ensure its success.
It has further cautioned the public against providing false information or facilitating the registration of non-Ghanaians, warning that such acts constitute offences punishable under the law.
The Authority says it remains committed to providing a secure, inclusive and reliable national identification system for all Ghanaians.
