The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced that the Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged 6 to 14 years will resume in the Volta and Oti Regions, effective Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

According to a press release signed on Monday, May 4, 2026, by the Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NIA, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the exercise forms part of a nationwide effort to register approximately 3.1 million children.

This initiative is intended to deepen inclusion and strengthen Ghana’s national identity system from an early age.

The release stated that the Volta and Oti Regions will mark the beginning of a phased rollout across the country, with each phase expected to run for at least 21 days to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Registration teams will move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to capture all eligible children. The exercise will be conducted daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The release further noted that children within the 6–14 age bracket who do not attend school may visit any designated school or centre in their area to register.

"To register a child, a parent or guardian must present the child's original Birth Certificate, a valid Ghanaian passport, or a Certificate of Acquired Citizenship. In the absence of these,a parent,relative,or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form."

"For children without known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath. Parents and guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are encouraged to present the child's NHIS card or number during registration," it stated.

It stressed that all persons presenting children must be Ghanaian, at least 18 years old of sound mind, and in possession of a valid Ghana Card.

Children who were registered during the 2024 pilot phase but have yet to receive their cards should visit the NIA District Office where they registered for issuance.

The ministry urged all parents, guardians, and Social Welfare Officers in the Volta and Oti Regions to take advantage of the exercise.

The Authority reiterated that providing false information or facilitating the registration of a non-Ghanaian is an offence punishable by law.

The NIA reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a secure, inclusive, and reliable national identity system for all Ghanaians.