The National Identification Authority (NIA) has received 700,000 blank Ghana Cards to address the backlog of pending applications, including first-time issuances, card replacements, and updates to personal information.
According to a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Directorate on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, the blank cards were delivered on Monday, following weeks of negotiations led by the Acting Executive Secretary.
The authority assured the public that a technical team has been set up to fast-track printing and distribution across its district offices. "In line with the government's objective of ensuring that Ghanaians aged 15 and above have the Ghana Cards for identification and verification, the Ag.
Executive Secretary has constituted a technical team to expedite the printing of the backlogs and oversee its distribution to the various district offices for onward issuance," the statement read.
