VISIT REGIONAL, DISTRICT OFFICES FOR YOUR GH. CARD - NIA HEAD OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

VISIT REGIONAL, DISTRICT OFFICES FOR YOUR GH. CARD - NIA HEAD OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS 

The Head of Corporate Affairs at the National Identification Authority (NIA), Mr. Abudu Abdul Ganiyu Following the announcement made by Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that Ghanaians would have to re-register their SIM cards starting by the end of June ending has asked all persons who couldn't obtain their cardsdurimg the rollout to go to any regional and district offices of NIA to get their cards for free.

Addressing issues on Silver FM Omanbapa Morning Show, he said Ghanaians who want to replace their lost cards will pay a fee of GH¢3 whiles those who want to make use of the NIA’s premium service will have to pay an amount of GH¢250 at the headquarters.

Also, families more than 5 who want NIA officials to visit their homes for their registration will be charged GH¢150 per head plus foot the transportation bills of the officials. The afore-mentioned charges, he said were backed by the law; Fees and Charges ACT.

Mr. Ganiyu disclosed to Nana Ampratwum that “15.5 million people have the card already so those 15.5 people can go and register their SIM cards when the process begins. But the rest who do not have it, we’ve divided the population into two; those 15years and above, we’ve captured 84.something percent of that so the remainder could go to regional and district offices. All Ghanaians age 15 and above who did not get their Ghana Cards can go to the NIA offices nationwide and get registered. If you go to any of the offices, it is free just as it was for all first-time applicants.” “If you lose a card and you want a replacement, there is a replacement fee of GH¢3. If you want a premium service, you can go to the NIA headquarters and register at a premium cost of GH¢250,” he added.