President John Dramani Mahama has commended Margins ID Group for their pivotal role in advancing Ghana's digital identity infrastructure through the implementation of the Ghana Card.He said the Ghana Card was more than a national identification tool and its successful roll out highlighted the company's importance in shaping the digital future of the country.Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, the President described the Ghana Card as the backbone of a digitally sovereign and competitive economy."It has become the foundation for a modern digital state," President Mahama said, noting that the system has attracted interest from other African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo."I recently received a request from the DR Congo asking for a reference on Moses and the Ghana Card system.
They wanted to know if the Ghana Card had done a good job.
I said, yes," the President added.He cited the card's practical applications, particularly in the planned reintroduction of road tolls.
With each vehicle now linked to its owner's Ghana Card, the toll system will be automated."We no longer need the old toll booths, we just take a picture of your car, and the bill is sent directly to your mobile money or bank account," he added.On his part, the CEO of Margins ID Group, Mr Moses Kwesi Baiden, elaborated on the integration of the Ghana Card with various government agencies, including the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).According to him the system allowed for real-time biometric verification, with user data appearing in the DVLA database within 300 milliseconds."This means that when you buy a vehicle, it's registered directly to you-there's no ambiguity.
