Children aged between six and 14 in the Upper West and Savannah Regions will be registered for the Ghana Card from Thursday, November 12, as the National Identification Authority (NIA) expands its nationwide exercise.

The latest rollout comes after registration was completed in six other regions: Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East and North-East.

Under the arrangement, NIA officials will visit public and private schools to register eligible pupils. The exercise will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Children in the same age group who are not attending school can access the service at designated registration centres or schools in their communities.

To establish a child's identity, parents and guardians must present an original birth certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport or a Certificate of Acquired Citizenship. If none of these documents is available, a parent, relative or legal guardian can instead complete an Oath of Identity form.

For children who have no known relatives, the NIA says two Social Welfare Officers responsible for their welfare may provide the required identity confirmation under oath. Parents are also encouraged to make available their children's NHIS cards or membership numbers, where applicable.

The Authority has stressed that adults presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, of sound mind and holders of valid Ghana Cards.

It has appealed to parents, guardians, schools, traditional authorities and community leaders in the Upper West and Savannah Regions to help ensure the exercise reaches all eligible children.

The NIA has further warned that anyone who provides false information or facilitates the registration of a non-Ghanaian risks prosecution, as such conduct constitutes an offence under the law.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on November 11, 2026, and signed by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of the NIA's Corporate Affairs Directorate.

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