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Ghana's NIA expands 24-hour registration centers to boost service access

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ghana's National Identification Authority (NIA) is expanding its 24-hour Prestige Registration Centres nationwide, aligning with the government's "24-Hour Economy" policy.
  • The first 24/7 center in Labone, Accra, has seen significant usage, with plans to open two more in Kumasi as part of the initial expansion phase.
  • The NIA aims to establish approximately 20 Prestige Centres through private partnerships, creating jobs and improving Ghana Card accessibility.

Ghana's National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to significantly expand access to identity services by rolling out more 24-hour Prestige Registration Centres across the country. This initiative directly supports the government's flagship "24-Hour Economy" policy, aiming to make essential services available around the clock.

The Labone facility is the first of its kind, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with staff working in shifts to ensure uninterrupted service.

— Wisdom Kwaku DekuDescribing the operational model of the pilot 24-hour registration center.

Wisdom Kwaku Deku, CEO of NIA, announced the expansion during a media tour of the pilot Prestige Centre in Labone, Accra. This facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with staff working in shifts to ensure continuous service delivery. Deku reported that the Labone centre has already served over 60 individuals since its opening, demonstrating a strong demand for round-the-clock identity services.

As part of the first phase of expansion, two additional centres are scheduled to open in Kumasi in the coming days. The NIA, in collaboration with private sector partners, has ambitious plans to establish approximately 20 such Prestige Centres nationwide. This expansion is expected to generate around 120 direct jobs and, more importantly, make the Ghana Card more accessible to citizens at all times.

We don’t want people to be denied the opportunity of getting or replacing their Ghana Card in times of need.

— Wisdom Kwaku DekuExplaining the rationale behind making the Ghana Card service available 24/7.

"We don't want people to be denied the opportunity of getting or replacing their Ghana Card in times of need," stated Mr. Deku. He emphasized the critical role of the Ghana Card, especially within the context of the 24-hour economy policy, where identity services must be readily available. The NIA is actively seeking more private partners to support this nationwide rollout, ensuring that every Ghanaian can access identity services conveniently, day or night.

The Ghana Card is essential, and with the 24-hour economy policy, identity services must also be available around the clock.

— Wisdom Kwaku DekuConnecting the Ghana Card's importance to the government's economic policy.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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