The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the National Identification Authority (NIA).
The 10-member board is chaired by Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive. Other members include Dr. Gifty Seiwaa Nyarkoo, Mr. Eric Coffie, Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Deku, Mr. Kwasi Afreh Biney, Mr. Philip Peter Andoh, Mr. Samuel Adom-Botchway, Dr. Senanu Kwasi Djokoto, Mrs. Rosemary Parker, and Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Minister highlighted significant reforms within the NIA following the appointment of a new CEO and the board. He described the changes as part of a renewed commitment to strengthening Ghana’s national identity infrastructure.
The Minister commended the board for their expertise and leadership and acknowledged the confidence reposed in them by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama.
He also outlined key achievements under the new leadership, including the nationwide distribution of Ghana Cards to all 266 District Registration Offices, the clearance of registration backlogs, and the resumption of uninterrupted citizen registration services.
Additionally, he disclosed that the premium registration centre has been relocated to the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to enhance accessibility and service delivery.
“In line with Ghana’s digitalization agenda, the NIA has introduced an online registration and appointment booking system to improve efficiency,” he noted. “This system is currently available in the Greater Accra Region and will soon expand to the Ashanti Region and beyond. Five new premium registration centres have been established through public-private partnerships, and the NIA headquarters is undergoing a facelift, including enhanced security features such as CCTV and alarm systems.”
Board Chairman Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated board would help steer the NIA toward greater institutional stability and operational efficiency.
On behalf of the board, he thanked President Mahama for the trust placed in them and pledged their commitment to fulfilling their mandate.
The board was reminded of its legal responsibilities under the National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707), which includes providing policy direction and oversight.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
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