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About NIA
Background

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.

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What We Stand For

Our Mandate

The National Identification Authority (NIA) was established by the National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707). Its mandate is to create, maintain, provide and promote the use of national identity cards in order to advance economic, political and social activities in Ghana.

To execute its mandate, NIA collects personal data of Ghanaians living in Ghana and abroad and all permanently-resident foreign nationals and issues them with Ghana Cards. As part of its mandate, NIA also ensures the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and security of personal data it collects and makes personal data in its custody available to persons or institutions authorised by law to access the data.

Our Vision

To provide a robust national identification system that fosters a trusted society through digitalization for the economic, political and social development of Ghana

Our Mission

To deliver exceptional identity services through a digitalized ecosystem for the promotion of safety, security, good governance and development in a trusted Ghanaian society

The National Identification System (NIS)

The NIS enables:

  • the creation of unique identities using proven biometric identifiers – namely fingerprints, iris and facial dimensions;
  • the generation of unique personal identification numbers and their permanent assignment to individuals whose personal details are stored in the National Identity Register (NIR);
  • the processing and issuance of Ghana Cards to all eligible persons who are aged zero and above;
  • the collection, storage and provision of accurate and comprehensive personal information on all Ghanaian citizens living in Ghana and abroad and all permanently resident non-Ghanaians in Ghana; and
  • the verification of the identity of a person who possesses a Ghana Card.