Welcome to
National Identification Authority (NIA)
Delivering exceptional identity services through a digitalized ecosystem for the
promotion of safety, security, good governance and development in a trusted
Ghanaian society
The Ghana Card
Features Of
The Ghana Card
Aluminum Watermark
Dual Interface Chip Module
UV Printing
ECOWAS Logo
Embedded 148k Chip
E-Passport Symbol
Mobile Registration Services
The Mobile Registration and Card Issuance Service is available to Institutions, Organizations, Households and Individuals for a minimum of seven (7) Ghanaian applicants.
The exercise is limited to new registrations and does not extend to Card Replacement and Update of Personal Information services.
About Us
National Identification Authority (NIA)
The National Identification Authority (NIA) is a statutory body established by the National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707), to create, maintain, provide and promote the use of national identity cards commonly known as Ghana Cards for the advancement of economic, political and social activities in Ghana.
Meet The Acting Executive Secretary
Alhaji Mahama Suleiman Sualihu
Mr. Mahama Suleiman Sualihu is the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority.
With a Master’s degree in Finance, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting & Sociology, membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) and 33 years of public service he brings a wealth of experience to his role.
Mr. Sualihu joined the National Identification Authority (NIA) as head of the Internal Audit Unit in 2010, gradually ascending to the Director position in December 2022. In this capacity, he had oversight of the coordination of all internal audit functions within NIA across the 16 Regional and 276 Districts Offices, in addition to the Head Office.
His responsibilities then encompassed appraising and reporting on the soundness and application of the system of controls operating within NIA, evaluating the effectiveness of the risk management and governance processes.
Registration Statistics
Registration Statistics as at 24th December 2024
18,552,463
Ghanaians Enrolled
17,977,738
Cards Printed
17,452,734
Cards Issued
User Agencies
Institutions that have been onboarded onto the National Identification System (NIS)
for data harmonization and integration purposes
Register for the Ghana Card now!
Join millions of Ghanaians and eligible foreigners who are already using the Ghana Card for their day-to-day transactions.