The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a public notice regarding a temporary halt to its services at all district offices nationwide. The disruption comes as the authority’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) team undertakes critical system updates designed to bolster the efficiency and security of the Ghana Card registration and identity services.
According to the NIA, the suspension affects all district offices across the country and is part of a comprehensive upgrade to enhance the protection of citizens’ data and the overall reliability of the identification system. The update process is expected to be completed by May 10, 2026, after which normal operations will resume.
In an official statement signed by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, the NIA extended its apologies for any inconvenience caused by the downtime. The authority assured the public that full services will be restored as soon as the system updates are finalized.
Citizens and residents seeking registration or other identity services are advised to plan accordingly, as regular operations are scheduled to resume nationwide on May 10, 2026.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com